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‘China Shock 2.0’ is coming and the world is on edge

You may think you have lived through an enormous economic shock as the result of the rise of China. But you ain’t seen nothing yet.

‘China Shock 2.0’ is coming and the world is on edge

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Europe's answer to Starlink: Who is building IRIS² and what is Germany's role

Who controls the satellites on which armies rely? Reports of Starlink limits in Ukraine highlight the question. The EU is building IRIS², a 348-satellite network with a Bremen manufacturer.

  • IRIS² is Europe's satellite network for resilience and security.
  • Germany contributes €1 billion to IRIS² via OHB's contract with SES.
  • Germany's Bundeswehr plans its own satellite network, SATCOMBw 4.

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