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Musk says US military controls Starlink speed caps
BBC News··2d ago
Elon Musk said Starshield systems are owned by the US government and any speed limits are decided by the US military and the president. Starlink restricted speed limits Tuesday night to 100mph, cutting connectivity for faster Ukrainian weapons. Ukraine's former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said limits were partially restored by Wednesday evening. President Volodymyr Zelensky's adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov linked the
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What It Means For You
- Speed caps can interrupt drone guidance that depends on satellite links during strikes.
- Restored limits still affect how quickly operators can retask weapons in flight.
- US policy choices on Starshield usage can alter battlefield connectivity without public comment.
What's Happening
- Musk wrote on X that Starlink is for civilian or defensive use and not offensive military action.
- Zelensky told UK media he hoped the slowdown was a technical mistake.
- UK PM Andy Burnham greeted Zelensky in London as No 10 pledged faster lightweight missile deliveries.
Starlink and Starshield
- Starlink provides internet in remote areas while Starshield serves government and military users.
- Both are owned by Musk's SpaceX.
- Zelensky said US diesel imports from Russia made him feel betrayed during the London visit.
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