Starlink, Elon Musk and Italy

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.
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.
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 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 the potential deal has triggered controversy along political, economic, and spaceflight lines in Europe.
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 discussed with him a potential deal to supply secure communications to Italy.
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.
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’
Italy's Meloni says she has not discussed Starlink deal with Musk
ROME (Reuters) -Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday she had never discussed with Elon Musk a potential deal to use his Starlink to supply secure communications for the military. Meloni,
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
Meloni backs Musk's political involvement amid Italy’s Starlink debate
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday defended Elon Musk's increasing political involvement, while also stating that she had
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Italy in advanced discussions with SpaceX
Italy is in advanced discussions with SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite Network for secure government communications, ...
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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 ...
Italy PM Meloni furious as critics label Musk as ‘monster’ for backing the ‘wrong side’
Meloni’s remarks about the Tesla CEO have sparked speculation that she could act as a distinctive bridge between Europe and ...