General · 10 May 2026
UK military gives Musk’s Starlink £10m contract
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Defence communications could improve in remote or damaged areas after Britain’s military agreed a new deal with Elon Musk’s satellite internet company. The Ministry of Defence handed Starlink a contract worth about £10m to support battlefield and emergency connectivity systems, according to The Telegraph on Saturday. Officials are examining satellite technology as armed forces face growing pressure to strengthen secure communications during conflicts and crises.
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