Italy, Starlink and Elon Musk

Elon Musk's Starlink talks with Italy raise concerns
Reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX is in advanced negotiations with the Italian government over the provision of internet and telecommunications via its Starlink system have raised security and competition concerns.
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.
No pvt discussion with Musk: Meloni on Italy's telecom security system deal
Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni said Thursday that her government is in talks with several private companies, including Elon Musk's SpaceX, over the country's telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue privately with Musk.
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 communications. As Italy evaluates SpaceX's system against the delayed EU IRIS2 project,
Italy's Meloni says she has not discussed Starlink deal with Musk
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.
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.
Controversy Over Italy's Potential Starlink-Military Deal
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni clarified that she has not discussed using Elon Musk's Starlink for military communication projects worth 1.5 billion euros. She emphasized Italy's national interests as pivotal in such decisions amidst opposition concerns about involvement with SpaceX.
Starlink causes a stir in Brussels as Italy flirts with Musk
Italy might consider a billion-dollar deal with Starlink that would undermine Europe’s efforts to achieve space sovereignty.
Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk
Meloni denied forging such a deal with Musk – who has developed a friendly relationship with the Italian premier. A government statement went even further, ca
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 ...
Starlink: the new era of secure connectivity in Italy
Starlink: a step forward for Italy. In recent years, connectivity has become a crucial element for the economic and social ...
"Simply ridiculous": Italy's government somewhat denies Starlink negotiations
The Prime Minister does not deny that Italy is negotiating a Starlink booking for the government. However, she did deny talks ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...