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US House Democrats probe alleged Starlink use by Russia
Reuters
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1y ago
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U.S. House Democrats are investigating SpaceX to determine if adequate measures have been taken to prevent Russia from using Starlink satellite internet service as part of its military actions in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials have claimed that Russian forces have used Starlink's terminals in eastern Ukraine, potentially violating U.S. sanctions. SpaceX has denied doing any business with the Russian government or military, stating that reports of selling terminals to Russia are false. The investigation comes as Western nations work to provide more assistance to Ukraine in response to Russia's actions.
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Lawmakers are demanding answers from SpaceX over claims that Starlink is being used in Russia
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
House Democrats have initiated an investigation into SpaceX, the company owned by Elon Musk, over allegations that its satellite internet system, Starlink, is being used in Russia. Lawmakers Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin have demanded transparency from SpaceX regarding any potential purchases or usage of Starlink in Russia. The congressmen cited Ukraine's claims of "systemic" use of Starlink terminals in Russia and expressed concerns about potential violations of US sanctions and export controls. Elon Musk has denied that Russians are using Starlink, while Ukraine has claimed it is working with SpaceX to prevent Russian usage of the technology.
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Elon Musk pushes back on Ukraine's claim that Russian forces are using Starlink
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk has denied claims made by Ukrainian military intelligence that Russia is using SpaceX's Starlink satellites in the ongoing war. Musk stated that no Starlink terminals have been sold to Russia, and clarified that the Starlink network will not connect to devices in Russia. However, it remains unclear if the technology could be used in Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia. Analysts suggest that Russian soldiers may have obtained Starlink equipment from Ukrainian soldiers during battles. Russia has been attempting to disrupt Ukraine's access to Starlink for communication purposes.
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Russia has secret war drones project in China: Report
Money Control
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9m ago
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Russia has reportedly established a weapons programme in China to produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine. According to European intelligence agency sources and documents reviewed by Reuters, Russian state-owned company Almaz-Antey's subsidiary, IEMZ Kupol, has developed a new drone model called Garpiya-3 (G3) in China with the assistance of local experts. Kupol claims to be able to produce drones in China to deploy in the war. The White House National Security Council expressed deep concern over this alleged drone programme, which it views as China providing lethal assistance to a US-sanctioned Russian firm.
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US gave Musk's SpaceX $23 mn to deploy Starlink in Ukraine: Report
Inshorts
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1y ago
Medial
The US Department of Defense gave Elon Musk's SpaceX a $23 million contract to deploy its Starlink satellite internet terminals in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported citing a US official. The contract reportedly began in June last year and will end next month. SpaceX started supplying Starlink terminals to Ukraine following the invasion of Russia.
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SpaceX will try to stop Russia using Starlink internet, Ukraine says, after Musk denied it was happening at all
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Ukraine is reportedly collaborating with Elon Musk's SpaceX to prevent Russia from using Starlink terminals in its war against Ukraine. The move comes after a dispute over whether Russia had access to the technology in the first place. Ukraine claims that it is acquiring the terminals and putting them to use in the occupied territories, and it is now working with SpaceX to find a solution to ensure that only Ukrainian forces can use Starlink in these areas. The collaboration aims to maintain communication capabilities and support Ukraine's drone operations in war-torn territories.
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Kremlin denies its troops use Elon Musk's Starlink
Reuters
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1y ago
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The Kremlin has denied that Russian troops are using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system in Ukraine, stating that it is neither certified nor officially supplied in Russia. The Ukrainian government had claimed that Russian troops were using Starlink in parts of Ukraine under their control. However, the Kremlin spokesperson stated that Starlink cannot be officially used in any way in Russia. Elon Musk also denied the claims, stating that Starlink terminals have not been sold to Russia.
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The black market that delivers Elon Musk’s Starlinks to US foes
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
A salesman in Moscow has been selling Starlink internet terminals to Russian forces fighting in Ukraine, despite Russia officially banning the use of the SpaceX-developed service. This has given Russian forces an advantage by providing access to the internet and enabling the control of drones and other advanced technologies. The terminals are obtained through a shadowy supply chain, involving middlemen who purchase the hardware on platforms such as eBay and ship them to Russia. Similar activities have been observed in countries like Sudan, where Starlink is also banned. SpaceX has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.
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Russia really wants to stop Ukraine using Elon Musk's Starlink satellites
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Russia is attempting to disrupt Ukraine's access to Elon Musk's Starlink satellites, which have played a crucial role in Ukraine's defense against Russia. Despite Russia's growing arsenal of electronic warfare systems, their efforts to jam Starlink signals have not been successful so far. Starlink's low-altitude satellites and strong signals make it difficult to be disrupted. Ukraine has also been retaliating by targeting Russian electronic warfare systems.
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Ukraine seeking action to stop Russian use of Starlink, minister says
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
Ukraine has requested SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, to prevent Russia from using its Starlink terminals in occupied areas, according to a government minister. Starlink terminals were deployed to aid Ukraine after the 2022 invasion, and have been crucial for battlefield communications. The Ukrainian military intelligence chief revealed that Russian troops were using thousands of Starlink terminals acquired from private Russian firms. The Ukrainian authorities have been in communication with SpaceX to resolve the issue, highlighting the need for these terminals to work in all areas due to specific technologies being used.
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US House panel probes FCC decision to deny Starlink nearly $900 million
Economic Times
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9m ago
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- U.S. House committee investigating FCC's decision to deny Starlink $885.5 million in subsidies. - FCC reaffirmed decision in December stating Starlink failed to meet program requirements. - House Oversight Committee seeks to ensure FCC followed established processes and regulations. - FCC tentatively awarded $9.2 billion to over 300 bidders in 2020 auction for high-speed broadband. - Musk criticized FCC decision as illegal, claiming funding would have saved lives during Hurricane Helene. - FCC Chair wants more competition to Starlink, as it controls nearly two-thirds of all active satellites.
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