The Pentagon is expanding its use of SpaceX's Starshield network for military communications and airborne operations.

The entities involved

• SpaceX →

  American private aerospace company

  • The UK defence ministry has adopted and begun using SpaceX's Starshield and Starlink services.Mon 17:54
  • Starship tests are currently being conducted, involving the vehicle's return to Earth.Mon 16:52
• PENTAGON →

  Slovak company

  • Russell Vought defended the military budget for the Pentagon amid the Iran conflict initiated by Donald Trump.Mon 15:10
  • Trump's administration conducted strikes against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America to stem the drug flow.Mon 14:41

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• American Airlines plans to equip its fleet with Starlink, while Viasat currently handles internet services for AA's Boeing aircraft.Jun 7
• Starship is enabling cheaper satellite deployment, while Starlink remains SpaceX's primary revenue driver and is tied to broader AI work via direct-to-cell efforts.Jul 14
• SpaceX is planning to shift future launches to Starship, while utilizing the Starlink constellation for services.Aug 26
• Starlink is being used by the Pentagon for military communication and targeting Iranian assets via drones.Jun 7
• SpaceX deployed Starlink satellites on September 28, 2026.Mon 16:43