# What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military version of Starlink?

https://mins.news/en/item/100370

- France 24, 2026-10-14 20:15 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261014-what-is-starshield-spacex-s-military-version-of-starlink

> Ukraine said SpaceX restricted military-grade Starlink services overnight into Wednesday, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses. Elon Musk said the US government was responsible for any slowdown in Ukraine’s Starshield system.

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