Russia Buys Starlink Satellite Tech For Drone Wars in Ukraine

Published on February 16, 2024



Russian military is buying Starlink satellite internet systems through Arab countries for use on the battlefield

Recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war highlight how the private sector’s innovative modern technology can change dynamics on the ground in modern warfare. It was recently revealed that the Russian military is buying Starlink satellite internet systems through Arab countries for use on the battlefield, almost reaching systemic levels. Starlink is a subsidiary of SpaceX, owned by entrepreneur Elon Musk. This is a far cry from the early stages of the war, with reports that Russian troops were using unsecure phone calls to communicate sensitive information.

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