Elon Musk’s SpaceX Wins Pentagon Deal for Starlink in Ukraine
June 2, 2023
The Department of Defense is buying Starlink satellite communications terminals and services from billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX for use by the Ukraine military. The terminals will likely be purchased under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides for the embattled nation’s long-term security needs. US military officials have praised the role that portable Starlink terminals have played in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in keeping the civilian population connected and in providing crucial communications for the country’s military.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Wins Pentagon Deal for Starlink in Ukraine Pentagon Agrees to Pay SpaceX for Satellite Internet in Ukraine