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Space Force expands Starshield satellite service across military aircraft fleets

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The Pentagon has awarded SpaceX a new fleet-level contract to expand Starshield satellite-network services aboard military aircraft, offering a clearer view of how the classified communications capability is being integrated across U.S. aviation fleets.

Discovered 2026-08-26T15:36:10.174481-07:00 | 2026-08-26T15:36:10.174481-07:00

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  • The fleet-level contract signals a broader operational role for Starshield across U.S. military aviation, rather than a limited or platform-specific deployment.
  • Expanded satellite connectivity could affect how military aircraft fleets are equipped, networked and supported, while deepening the Pentagon’s reliance on SpaceX for defense space services.

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