Pentagon blocks Russian military from accessing Starlink in Ukraine
- John Plumb, Pentagon's assistant secretary of defense for space policy, believes Russia will try to exploit Starlink despite US counter-measures.
- Plumb acknowledges the ongoing issue and states that solutions have been found with Starlink and Ukraine.
- The US, Ukraine, and SpaceX collaborated to prevent Russia's use of Starlink for military purposes.
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Pentagon thwarts Russian use of SpaceX's Starlink in Ukraine conflict
Pentagon officials, in collaboration with SpaceX, have countered the Russian military’s unauthorised use of Starlink internet terminals in the Ukraine conflict. Successful tactics were employed, but an ongoing threat is anticipated. SpaceX is termed a reliable partner despite controversies. US Senator Warren expresses concern over Starlink’s unauthorised use globally. Pentagon seeks to extend SpaceX contract, emphasising the need for competition…
The Pentagon is preventing unauthorized use of Starlink internet terminals by Russian military in Ukraine, said the assistant to the US Defense Minister...
Pentagon blocks Russian military from accessing Starlink in Ukraine
The U.S. Pentagon is preventing the Russian military from using Starlink internet terminals operated on the battlefield in Ukraine, John Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy at the U.S. Department of Defense, said in an interview with Bloomberg on May 9.
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