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Members of US Congress call on US Department of War to expand Starshield contract for Ukraine
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Fusion42 · 24 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
26 US Congress members urged the Pentagon to expand and ensure uninterrupted Starshield satellite communications for Ukraine, vital for drone operations and battlefield intelligence. Despite this, speed restrictions on Starlink remain in Ukraine, potentially affecting military effectiveness.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You face a sudden chance to provide or support Starshield communications as Congress pushes for contract expansion despite existing restrictions. Winning this could place you at the heart of Ukraine's command and control networks, but delays risk handing an edge to adversaries.
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