Frankreich und Deutschland schließen sich US-Weltraumkriegsführungsplan „Olympic Defender“ an

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>Schneider’s statement stressed the deterrent value of allied cooperation to keep eyes on the heavens and watch out for potentially dangerous activities by adversaries.

>“Our common efforts as allies to increase our [Space Domain Awareness](https://breakingdefense.com/tag/space-domain-awareness-sda/) will not only lead to a better understanding of the space domain, but it will also dissuade possible adversaries from dangerous and escalatory behavior in space as they will have to take into account that we can closely observe and evaluate each of their actions,” he said.

>Adam struck a more martial tone in his statement — unsurprising in that France has been one of the few countries to admit to its pursuit of weapons on orbit, albeit characterizing its plans for [“patrol” satellites](https://aviationweek.com/space/satellites/france-expands-active-space-defense-efforts-threats-grow) that can shoot back [with lasers](https://breakingdefense.com/2019/07/france-envisions-on-orbit-lasers-for-satellite-defense/) at threats as strictly defensive.

>“For France, joining the Multi-National Force-Operation OLYMPIC DEFENDER is a return to the spirit of [LaFayette](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-marquis-lafayette-still-americas-best-friend-180957086/), in order to defend together freedom in space against growing threats,” said Adam. “It marks a new stage in the conduct of military space operations in coalition and sends out a clear message of strategic solidarity with our Allies.