Musk says Trump, US military control Starshield after Ukraine speed limits
Elon Musk stated that the US government, under President Donald Trump, controls Starshield, the military version of Starlink, following Ukrainian accusations that SpaceX imposed speed restrictions on its satellite service. Musk clarified that Starshield is owned and controlled by the US government, with all speed and connectivity limits decided by the US military and ultimately the President. He distinguished it from civilian Starlink, which is restricted to defensive and civilian use, not offensive military operations. Ukraine reported that Starlink terminals were restricted at speeds over 160 km/h, disrupting military operations, with further tightening affecting drones at 60-70 km/h. President Zelensky urged Musk to restore service, while Ukraine relies heavily on the system for command and drone operations.