Ukraine's Starlink dependence exposes vulnerability; Europe lacks viable alternative

Ukraine's military and civilian communications rely heavily on Starlink, creating a strategic vulnerability given Elon Musk's control and past restrictions. Europe has no operational equivalent, with projects like IRIS² still years away, leaving a critical capability gap. The article assesses options but confirms no near-term substitute exists.

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