Satellite System

Reporting connected by satellite system, drawn from recent headlines.

• Zelensky says Musk-owned satellite system still restricted in Ukraine

  Axios

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's use of the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX satellite system remains partially restricted, despite earlier signs this week that it had been fully restored. Why it matters: The current restrictions limit the Ukrainian military from using drones to intercept Russian attack drones and from using its drones to send supplies to soldiers on the front lines, Zelensky said. The intrigue: Ukrainian officials say they are still scrambling to determine whether th

• How Taiwan’s new AI satellite system aims to speed up early warning against PLA moves

  South China Morning Post

  Taiwan will acquire an AI-powered satellite imagery system capable of rapidly identifying People’s Liberation Army ships, aircraft and missile launchers, as it seeks to boost early-warning capabilities in the face of growing military pressure from Beijing. The NT$46.55 million (US$1.45 million) system will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse satellite images covering 100 sq km (38.6 square miles) within minutes, potentially cutting the time and manpower needed to track changes in PLA...

• Trump: White House didn't impede satellite system in Ukraine - Axios

  Axios

  Ukraine remains suspicious that the Trump administration was involved.