UK Spends 40M on SpaceX Satellite Services
Britain has spent nearly 40 million dollars on SpaceX satellite services to deepen its reliance on Elon Musk for military communications. The UK defense ministry disclosed holding about 1,000 Starshield terminals and 500 Starlink terminals.
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The United Kingdom has spent nearly $40 million on SpaceX satellite services, making it the first non-United States government to adopt Starshield for military communications. The outlay underscores deepening reliance on U.S. security infrastructure despite growing European concerns. The defense ministry disclosed the figures following a freedom of information request on a morning in September.
