Italian government cutting a coms deal with Musk
European system on table after meeting with Trump Italy's far right government is in advanced talks with Elon [look at me] Musk's SpaceX for a deal to provide secure telecommunications for the nation's government.
Italy-SpaceX deal would be compatible with Iris² - EU
BRUSSELS, JAN 7 - An agreement between the Italian government and Elon Musk's SpaceX for the use of the Starlink satellite communications system would be compatible with participation in the Iris² project,
SpaceX May Provide Starlink Internet for Italian Government in $1.6B Deal
Italy's Defense Ministry and Intelligence Services approve a five-year contract to get encrypted internet and telephone services through Starlink, but the deal hasn't been finalized just yet.
Italy Said to Plan SpaceX Security Services Deal
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Italy close to sealing €1.5bn satellite deal with Musk’s SpaceX
Italy is reportedly close to sealing a €1.5 billion (£1.25 billion) deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX that would provide the country’s government with secure telecommunications.
Italian PM denies SpaceX talks with Trump as nation nears €1.5 billion deal
After a unannounced visit to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says SpaceX deal weren't discussed.
Italy secures $1.6B SpaceX deal for top-secret communications
The Italian government is in advanced talks with Elon Musk's company about securing government communications. The $1.6 billion contract is planned to be implemented over five years. This is set to be the largest project of its kind in Europe and has already been approved by Italian intelligence services and the Ministry of Defense.
Italy’s plan to buy Starlink data deals a serious blow to European space network
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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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Europe’s Starlink competitor is go
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The European Union (EU) is planning to develop a multibillion-dollar network of satellites aimed at competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The European Commission signed a concession contract on ...