Italy Plans to Use Starlink for Private Communications

Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni, to connect Italy's military units Elon Musk's SpaceX offered by the company Starlink He said that Europe had failed to offer an alternative solution for providing encrypted satellite communications and that Starlink offered the most advanced technology in this area. He also said that the European Union would not be able to develop a public satellite communications technology in time that would provide the necessary security for military and diplomatic communications.

Europe's Late Situation

melon, IRIS2 He emphasized that the European Union satellite project called "The European Union Satellite Project" includes 280 satellites that will provide encrypted communication, but it is not expected to be completed until at least 2030. Due to Europe's failure to implement this project on time, Italy has to meet its needs in this area. StarlinkMeloni stated that he was considering choosing Starlink'of is ready and this, diplomats abroad ve military missions He stated that it is very important to ensure secure communication.

Settlement Negotiations and Security Concerns

Italy, five-year contract with SpaceX 1,5 billion euros and is negotiating to conclude a deal worth 6.700 satellitesis considering the use of a constellation consisting of . However, no decision has been made yet and Meloni, There are also talks with other private operators. stated. SpaceX offers the most advanced technology Although he acknowledged that trusting a private operator to protect sensitive military data was not ideal, Meloni said.

Alternative Options and Criticisms

Until Europe has public technologies to provide encrypted satellite communications, the current situation offers a solution, but these technologies need to become more secure in the future, Meloni said. MicrosoftNoting that no one has criticized the fact that it works on data centers in Italy, SpaceX's being a private company or Musk's political views, security issues He questioned whether he had created it or not.

melon, SpaceXHe also acknowledged that there has been some criticism of Musk's role in government communications. Musk has recently social media platform X criticism of governments by some opposition parties, Italy's military satellite communications great US tech giant fueled concerns about surrendering. But Meloni said national interests and acting with due consideration Friendship with Musk or political ideas not because of, investment and technology He stated that he adopted a focused approach.

of italy SpaceX'of Starlink Its plans to use the service could be a solution to strengthen the country’s military and diplomatic communications infrastructure. However, ongoing debates over security and the role of special operators could affect how quickly Italy makes its decision and how it shapes future European policies in this area.