Starlink bags US defense contract to keep war-torn Ukraine connected
Starlink has scored an official US government contract to supply satellite services to Ukraine, according to reports.worth of weapons systems and other aid being sent to the country.
The satellite operator, part of Elon Musk's SpaceX business, started off providing much-needed satellite communications capability to war-torn Ukraine at its own expense, but it has now secured an official Department of Defense contract to fund those services., an unnamed DoD official said in a statement:"Satellite communications constitute a vital layer in Ukraine's overall communications network and the department contracts with Starlink for services of this type.
The spokesperson confirmed the DoD continues to work with"a range of global partners to ensure Ukraine has the resilient satellite and communication capabilities they need," but for operational security reasons and the critical nature of these systems,"we do not have additional information regarding specific capabilities, contracts, or partners to provide at this time.
Now it appears that the Pentagon has caved to Musk's demands, although it is not clear when the contract for services to Ukraine came into effect or how much it is worth in dollar terms.
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