Italy defence minister dampens talk of Starlink deal for secure communications

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ROME : The Italian defence ministry has not backed a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to supply new secure communications services and is looking at a range of options, minister Guido Crosetto said on Wednesday.

Crosetto added it was possible that a technologically advanced country like Italy could use proprietary equipment and technology to manage the issue.

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto speaks during a G7 Defence Ministers meeting in Naples, Italy October 19, 2024.

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