Italy’s plan to use Starlink dealt a blow to the EU’s own network

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Italy’s plan to use Starlink dealt a blow to the EU’s own network

By admin, Ocak 9, 2025



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Italy government, SpaceX Starlink It is considering receiving satellite internet service from the constellation. This possibility has started a huge debate in Europe in terms of political, economic and space travel. EU officials state that unity must be achieved and the infrastructure must be defended.

According to reports, the Italian government agreed with SpaceX. $1.6 billion is in “advanced negotiations” to acquire secure communications services. Although it is stated that the talks started in the middle of 2023, it is considered that the relevant talks have gained momentum again after the last visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with Presidential Candidate Donald Trump in Florida.

On the other hand, the Italian government for Starlink satellite services He announced that no contract had been signed. The government also “categorically” denied that SpaceX was brought up in Prime Minister Meloni’s meeting with Trump. However, the Italian government acknowledged that negotiations with SpaceX were ongoing.

Musk is a threat to IRIS² and the EU




Italy's plan to use Starlink deals a blow to the EU's own network



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Starlink operates commercially in Italy. However, Italy’s purchase of Starlink services for government purposes, developed to provide secure communication for European countries and the military. IRIS² It poses a serious threat to a satellite constellation called. This project was developed by the European Union and the European Space Agency, and Italy is also involved in this project. by 2030 The total development cost of this constellation consisting of 290 satellites planned to be put into operation $10.5 billion It is predicted as. Last month, the final agreement for this constellation was announced. Italy played an important role in the project.

The reaction of Italian and European officials to the country’s possible agreement with SpaceX was quite harsh. Former Minister of Finance of Italy and senator of the opposition Democratic Party Antonio Misianiin his interview, said that this agreement “an unacceptable sale of national sovereignty” He stated that it would mean.

former policy advisor to the Italian government Benjamin Irdi In his statement, “It sends a political signal to the EU. “IRIS² is a symbol of Europe’s strategic autonomy, and the switch of a key EU member to a different solution could be interpreted as a sign of abandonment.” he said.

Commissioner for the Internal Market of the European Union Thierry Breton In a statement, he argued that Italy should not undermine Europe’s efforts to dominate the telecommunications field. Breton, “As a commissioner, I fought to launch IRIS². All EU countries supported the launch of IRIS². Italy also participated, and I think it did well, because this is a very important element of our sovereignty. Europe is one of the world’s largest democracies, with a population of 450 million, more than the United States. “We will be strong if we unite and defend our infrastructure, industry and laws.” he said. All of this is happening at a time when the Starlink constellation has demonstrated during the war in Ukraine and is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for the US military.

Elon Musk has a big share behind these concerns in Europe. Musk’s SpaceX has single-handedly dominated the global space launch market, pushing the EU’s own companies like Avio to the brink of extinction. It is also stated that Musk’s rhetoric shifted in favor of the far-right political segment after he purchased It is one of the EU’s sources of concern.














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