Europe’s New Defense and Aerospace Merger Driven by Fear of Missing Out on Global Market

A major new merger is happening in Europe’s space and defense industries. The deal is said to be driven by FOMO—the “Fear of Missing Out” on the rapidly growing global space market, which is now dominated by the US and China.

Why the Merger is Happening

European leaders recognize they must create larger, stronger companies to compete internationally. The new merged entity aims to:

• Pool resources and technology to develop advanced satellites and launch systems.
• Streamline operations to cut costs and speed up product development.
• Compete for massive government contracts that currently go to American companies.

The “FOMO Frontier”

The term “FOMO” highlights the urgent need for European defense firms to invest heavily in the New Space economy. This market includes everything from small, cheap satellites to military intelligence systems.

By combining, the merged company hopes to overcome national borders and create a true pan-European champion. This is seen as essential for both economic competitiveness and securing Europe’s own defense and space independence in the coming decades.