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Italy in advanced discussions for $1.6 billion SpaceX secure telecoms contract

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Italy in advanced discussions for $1.6 billion SpaceX secure telecoms contract

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  • Italy is in advanced negotiations with SpaceX for a €1.5 billion (US$1.6 billion) secure telecommunications deal.
  • The project, the largest of its kind in Europe, has received approval from both Italy's Intelligence Services and the Defense Ministry.
  • Negotiations gained momentum recently, coinciding with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to US political figures.
  • Services will include high-level encryption, military communication support, and emergency direct-to-cell satellite services.
  • Italy is reviewing this option alongside alternatives to SpaceX's Starlink, citing concerns over local telecom impacts.

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