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UK adopts SpaceX's Starshield for military operations

Published Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Updated June 3

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Britain has reportedly begun using SpaceX's militarized satellite network, Starshield, for military operations, making it one of the first non-US countries to do so. The UK defence ministry has not commented on Starshield, but confirmed that Starlink is not used for military purposes.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Britain has begun using SpaceX's militarised satellite network Starshield for military operations, according to two people familiar with the matter.
  • The UK is one of the first non-US countries to adopt Starshield.
  • The UK defence ministry declined to comment on Starshield but clarified that Starlink is not used for military operations.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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    Britain has started using SpaceX's militarised satellite network, Starshield, for military operations, becoming one of the first non-US countries to do so. The UK defence ministry did not comment on Starshield but stated Starlink is not used for military operations.

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