Europe pushes for technological autonomy after Elon Musk’s Starlink restrictions on Ukraine
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For ten days, Ukraine has been unable to control drones flying faster than 160 kilometers per hour using satellite internet. In mid-October, the American company SpaceX, without warning, limited the military network Starshield, and according to former American officers, the US is creating competitors. Therefore, Kiev is looking for its own satellites that would make it independent of foreign companies.
European satellite technology companies are expanding their efforts to challenge Elon Musk's dominance in military communications, after restrictions imposed on Starlink disrupted the operation of Ukrainian drones
European satellite technology companies are expanding their efforts to challenge Elon Musk's dominance in military communications, after restrictions imposed on Starlink disrupted the operation of Ukrainian drones.Finnish companies ICEYE and Nokia are...
While “true genius” Elon Musk sympathizes with Russian boy recruits and the White House is in no hurry to investigate Starshield's scandalous speed limit, more and more countries are investing in reducing dependence on SpaceX. But Ukraine needs...
Europe pushes for technological autonomy after Elon Musk’s Starlink restrictions on Ukraine
By Ahmed AdelGlobal Research, October 31, 2026 European officials have intensified discussions on ways to reduce their reliance on the United States and American defense contractors following the recent blame game over Ukraine’s Starlink restrictions, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter.The Starlink controversy, which sparked a new public rift between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald …
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