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Ukraine says Starlink speed has been restricted amid war with Russia

Ukraine says the speed of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet has been restricted in the country. The network, owned by Elon Musk, is important to Kyiv’s drone operations and defence, while Musk has suggested the US government may be behind the restriction.

  • Ukraine says Starlink’s network speed has been restricted in the country.
  • The system helps Kyiv guide drones towards Russian targets.
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Iran calls Starlink a ‘tool of war’ as further internet curbs are hinted

An Iranian official said Starlink satellite internet could weaken the country’s online governance. The statement came amid Iran’s war with the United States and Israel and hints of further internet restrictions.

  • An Iranian official said Starlink could weaken state control of the online environment.
  • Starlink was described as a “tool of war.”
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Ukraine’s military reports restricted Starlink access during combat operations

Ukraine’s military reported sudden restrictions on Starlink terminals moving at high speed. A presidential adviser on military technology said the disruption caused several combat missions to fail, while static terminals reportedly remained operational.

  • Ukraine’s military reported restricted Starlink access for terminals travelling at high speed.
  • Presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said the disruption caused several combat missions to fail.
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Amazon builds 1,000th satellite and plans to launch Leo service by year-end

Amazon has built the 1,000th satellite for its Amazon Leo constellation and is preparing to begin commercial satellite-internet service. The company said the service is weeks away, while Vulcan rockets are being prepared to launch more satellites this year.

  • Amazon has built the 1,000th satellite for its Amazon Leo project.
  • The company’s commercial satellite-internet service is expected within weeks.
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Ars Technica
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Elon Musk to co-lead Pentagon’s four-month Project Meridian on future warfare

Elon Musk will co-lead the Pentagon’s four-month Project Meridian, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on October 1. Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich will also lead the initiative, which will study future weapons and autonomous systems.

  • The Pentagon appointed Elon Musk co-leader of its four-month Project Meridian on future warfare.
  • Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich will also lead the initiative.
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Russia is developing the Rassvet satellite network as a Starlink replacement by 2027

Russia has spent several years developing the low-Earth-orbit Rassvet system, often described as a Russian Starlink analogue. Two batches of 16 satellites were launched in March and July 2026, but by late September none of the 32 had reached the planned 800-kilometre orbit.

  • Russia is developing the Rassvet satellite communications system as a potential Starlink replacement.
  • Two batches of 16 satellites were launched in March and July 2026.
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