New Zealand tests Elon Musk's Starshield military satellite system, a US expert notes its significance

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New Zealand is testing Elon Musk's Starshield military satellite system, a move considered significant by a US expert. This marks the first known use of Starshield outside the United States, suggesting New Zealand is highly regarded by the Pentagon. The NZ Defence Force is evaluating its potential military applications. Starshield is a higher-security, higher-cost version of Starlink, previously thought to be exclusively for US government use. Its testing by New Zealand could strengthen its alliance with the US.


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