European defense giants unite in a fight for space

European firms Airbus, Leonardo and Thales released a statement yesterday proposing a new space firm that will employ 25,000 Europeans and form a “leading European player in space” by 2027. “This proposed new company marks a pivotal milestone for Europe’s space industry. It embodies our shared vision to build a stronger and more competitive European presence in an increasingly dynamic global space market” the companies’ executives said in a joint statement. This development comes amid Europe’s rapid military modernization. Bible prophecy warns of a European superpower that will rise in the end time, and this deal could help Europe catch up to and surpass American power in space. For more, read “Germany’s Astonishing Military Rise.”