The Yomiuri newspaper reported that Japan's Ministry of Defense already has access to geostationary communication satellites, but the use of SpaceX-operated Starlink technology would add another constellation of satellites to low Earth orbit.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off carrying 53 Starlink internet satellites from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, USA, on May 18, 2022. Photo: REUTERS
Countries around the world are seeking to build resilience against the threat of communications jamming or satellite attacks in the event of conflict.
The newspaper reported that the Japan Self-Defense Forces have been testing Starlink since March, with the system deployed at approximately 10 locations and used in training exercises.
Starlink technology is being deployed in Ukraine on the battlefield, and Russia is trying to prevent its use in the region. Musk stated in October that SpaceX could not afford to finance the use of Starlink in Ukraine indefinitely.
The U.S. Department of Defense announced this month that it has signed a contract to provide Starlink services there.
Mai Anh (according to Reuters)
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