UK Joins Global Race for Starshield | Johannesburg News

The UK has officially confirmed it’s using SpaceX’s Starshield for military and intelligence operations — making it the first non-U.S. country to do so. Built for secure, high-stakes missions, Starshield has been quietly in use since 2022, with adoption accelerating as European allies seek greater defense autonomy amid growing uncertainty about U.S. commitments. While Britain already runs its own Skynet network, Starshield’s advanced capabilities and dedicated terminals — priced at £5,500–£25,000/month — are proving hard to resist. SpaceX’s recent price hikes for Pentagon contracts hint at broader tensions, yet massive U.S. government deals underscore Starshield’s strategic value. New Zealand is also eyeing the system, as global powers increasingly turn to SpaceX’s satellite tech for critical national security needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/496bc7c152b4feb2