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Ukraine’s Starlink disruptions expose European reliance on US tech

Ukraine has reported disruptions to drones relying on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet network, as well as the United States-operated early warning system supposed to alert it to Russian missile attacks. The problems expose Europe's dependence on US technology, with no homegrown alternatives immediately available.

Radio France Internationale · 21h ago

Ukraine war briefing: UK pledges £17m to repair Chornobyl attack damage amid fears of slipping US support

A Russian strike last year is estimated to have inflicted tens of millions worth of damage to the site of the nuclear power plant. What we know on day 1,695

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15

Sunil Bharti Mittal to receive France’s highest civilian honour from President Macron

Sunil Bharti Mittal has been named a Knight of France’s National Order of the Legion of Honour. This recognition acknowledges his contributions to enhancing economic connections between India and France. The award ceremony will take place at the French Embassy in New Delhi on October 28. Mittal has played a…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

The UK military says Russia targets its satellites on a weekly basis. What can be done about it?

Russia is targeting UK space infrastructure, and in particular military satellites, on a weekly basis, according to the head of UK Space Command.

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2025

Taiwan Running Out Of Time For Satellite Communications, Space Chief Tells AFP

Taiwan's space chief Wu Jong-shinn says the "clock is ticking" for the democratic island to launch its own satellites to secure internet and phone services during a potential conflict with China.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2025

Does Ukraine’s first-in-Europe internet deal with Starlink mean more dependence on Elon Musk?

Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, started testing a service that would deliver internet from satellites to cellphones.

Euronews · Jul 16, 2025

Ukraine to offer mobile phone data in partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink

Kyivstar says it will offer internet connectivity from satellites directly to people’s phones by mid-2026 after striking a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Euronews · Jul 10, 2025

Macron Says Europe Must Become 'Space Power' Again

President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that Europe must again become a global space power, warning that France risked being squeezed out of the global low-orbit satellite constellation market.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

Govsatcom, Eutelsat, Iris2: Ukraine seeks European alternatives to Starlink

The threat to cut off Kyiv's access to the Starlink satellite network could have far-reaching consequences for the war. To avoid this, Ukrainian authorities are seeking alternatives from the EU.

Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

‘Deeply uncomfortable’: UK Starlink users switch off over Musk’s political machinations

Numbers using satellite broadband system has been growing but users are having second thoughts due to Musk’s role in Donald Trump’s administration

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025