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“Pentagon IG refuses to investigate Starlink/Starshield slowdown in Ukraine”
Pentagon inspector general declines to investigate Starlink/Starshield slowdown in Ukraine
Key points
- Senators asked DoD IG to probe restrictions on Starlink and Starshield in Ukraine.
- IG Platte Moring directed questions to Air Force and Space Force for handling.
- Case involves reported satellite connectivity loss when drones exceeded 161 km/h.
- Lawmakers questioned potential policy decisions, contract compliance, and intelligence disruptions.
- Musk accused Ukraine of violating Starlink terms; Ukraine denied improper use.
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