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- 1Ukraine's military loses access to Starlink●Ukrainian military’s access to Starlink satellite internet suddenly restricted
Ukrainian forces reported sudden restrictions on their access to SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service. The disruption coincided with Russia launching ballistic missiles at Ukraine, without advance warning from the United States, raising concerns that the outage could affect Ukraine's battlefield communications and air defence coordination. Elon Musk's SpaceX operates the network, which has been vital to Ukraine's war effort.
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A widely viewed video is asking how ineffective Spain's armed forces really are, drawing large engagement under the headline 'How Useless is the Spanish Military?'. The discussion centres on perceptions of Spain's military capability, readiness and defence spending, a topic that has attracted criticism and debate in defense-focused commentary.
- 3Starshield: SpaceX's military offshoot of Starlink explained▼What is Starshield, SpaceX's military version of Starlink?
Starshield is SpaceX's military-focused version of Starlink, offering secure satellite communications to national defence customers, notably the US Space Force and Pentagon. Media outlets are explaining how the programme differs from the commercial Starlink service, covering its use for secure government communications, sensing missions and the growing role of private companies in military space infrastructure.
- 4Retired Space Force General Joins Sedaro as Advisor▼Sedaro Welcomes Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Bill Liquori, USSF, as Advisor
Sedaro, a US space technology company, has appointed retired US Space Force Lieutenant General Bill Liquori as an advisor. The move adds senior military space expertise to the firm as the space sector draws growing defence and policy attention. Details about the scope of his role were not disclosed in the announcement.
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A new ranking lists the world's ten most powerful militaries, with the United States at the top and Turkey rounding out the list. The roundup, published by Quartz, reflects ongoing public interest in how global armed forces compare on strength, spending and capability, particularly amid current conflicts and rising defence budgets worldwide.