Italy, Starlink and Elon Musk

Italy eyes Musk's Starlink for secret government communications
Handing control of Italy's military satellite communications to the U.S. tech tycoon has prompted sharp criticism in Italy from opposition politicians.
Starlink talks: Italy's Meloni defends Musk's political comments
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Elon Musk's growing involvement in politics on Thursday and said she had never discussed with him a potential deal to supply secure communications to Italy.
Italy defence minister dampens talk of Starlink deal for secure communications
Italy's defence minister sought on Wednesday to defuse a political row sparked by a report that Italy planned to ask Elon Musk's Starlink to supply new secure communications services for use by the military.
Italian Leader Meloni Denies Private Talks with Elon Musk on Starlink Deal
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has dismissed claims of striking a deal with Musk, with whom she has developed a cordial relationship.
Italy’s Meloni denies discussing Starlink with Musk
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Jan. 9 that she has not talked personally with Elon Musk about a deal with SpaceX.
Italy will fully control data in any Starlink deal, Musk adviser says
Italy would have full control of its data under any potential deal struck with Elon Musk's Starlink for secure satellite communications, an Italian representative for the billionaire's aerospace businesses said.
Meloni says Italy’s military has ‘no public alternative’ to Musk’s Starlink
Italian premier defends talks with billionaire’s SpaceX company and rejects accusations he poses ‘a danger to democracy’
Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk
Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said her government is in talks with private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue
Italy's Meloni denies discussing SpaceX deal with Musk
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Thursday talking to Elon Musk about a cybersecurity deal with the American billionaire's SpaceX company following reports that sparked controversy in Italy.
Meloni: 'Sala's release made my day — and I didn't talk to Musk about Starlink'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni holds her 2024 year-end press conference in Rome, 9 January 2025.
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Italy's Strategic Satellite Deal with Starlink: A High-Stakes Communication Breakthrough
Italy is considering a transformative deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for secure satellite communications. The agreement would ...
Italy’s plan to buy Starlink data deals a serious blow to European space network
The Italian government is considering the purchase of satellite Internet services from SpaceX's Starlink constellation, and ...
Italy's Meloni defends Musk's political comments amid Starlink talks
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Elon Musk's growing involvement in politics on Thursday and said she had never ...
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Italy Evaluates SpaceX's Starlink for Secure Communications Amid Controversy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denies discussing a deal with Elon Musk to use Starlink for secure military ...
Will Italy’s use of Elon Musk's satellites affect a key EU project?
What would it mean for Europe's security if Italy decided to join SpaceX's satellite system? Will Giorgia Meloni's government ...
Europe space chief says cooperation intact despite Italy moves
The head of the European Space Agency dismissed concerns on Thursday that cooperation in Europe is dwindling as Italy charts ...
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Italy's Intelligence Shake-Up: Belloni's Exit and Future Ambitions
Elisabetta Belloni, Italy's intelligence chief, resigned unexpectedly. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni clarified her departure was unrelated to any potential Starlink deal or the efforts to free ...
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Italy’s potential Starlink deal under fire over political, sovereignty, economic fears
For the Italian MP, the Italian government's deal with Starlink also raises antitrust concerns, as an exclusive contract between the Italian government and Starlink could lead to market foreclosure or ...