Italy, Elon Musk and SpaceX

How Elon Musk's Space X is looking to gain ground in Italy
Billionaire Elon Musk is looking to carve out a role in Italy's telecommunications system by expanding his aerospace business Space X and satellite broadband venture Starlink.
Will Italy’s use of Elon Musk's satellites affect a key EU project?
Italy's government is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Elon Musk's SpaceX regarding encryption systems for government communications via the Starlink satellite network, but could such a deal be at odds with the country's hefty commitment to the EU's nascent competing IRIS²,
Elon Musk's SpaceX is eyeing potential supply accords with Italy.
Italy is evaluating potential supply accords with Starlink and Billionaire Musk said on Monday that he was "ready to provide Italy the most secure and advanced connectivity!". Starlink, part of Musk's SpaceX aerospace business,
Italy Plans $1.6 Billion SpaceX Telecom Security Deal
Italy is in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a deal to provide secure telecommunications for the nation’s government — the largest such project in Europe, people with knowledge of the matter said Sunday.
The Real Reason Elon Musk is Getting Involved in European Politics
Elon Musk wants to be the Italian government’s sole telecommunications provider. The billionaire’s SpaceX company is closing in on a $1.6 billion security contract after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday.
Controversy In Italy Over Potential Deal With Musk's SpaceX
The prospect of a cybersecurity deal between Rome and Elon Musk's SpaceX sparked controversy in Italy on Monday, with the government of Giorgia Meloni denying that a contract had been signed.
Italy close to sealing €1.5bn satellite deal with Musk’s SpaceX
Italy is reportedly close to sealing a €1.5 billion (£1.25 billion) deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX that would provide the country’s government with secure telecommunications.
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Italy’s potential Starlink deal under fire over political, sovereignty, economic fears
For the Italian MP, the Italian government's deal with Starlink also raises antitrust concerns, as an exclusive contract between the Italian government and Starlink could lead to market foreclosure or ...
"Simply ridiculous": Italy's government somewhat denies Starlink negotiations
The Prime Minister does not deny that Italy is negotiating a Starlink booking for the government. However, she did deny talks ...
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Is Italy about to sign a $1.6 billion deal with Starlink? What we know so far
Is Italy about to sign a $1.5 billion deal with Starlink after Melloni’s Mar-a-Lago visit? What we know so far ...
Starlink: the new era of secure connectivity in Italy
Starlink: a step forward for Italy. In recent years, connectivity has become a crucial element for the economic and social ...
Significantly cheaper than IRIS2: Italy's government wants to book Starlink
According to a report, Italy is negotiating a deal with SpaceX to provide secure communication via Starlink. The EU is ...
Italy in talks over $1.5 billion SpaceX security services deal, Bloomberg News reports
Italy is in advanced talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX over a 1.5 billion euro ($1.55 billion) deal for the company to provide ...
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Italy nears €1.5B deal with SpaceX for secure telecommunications
Italy is in talks with SpaceX for a €1.5B deal to improve government and military telecommunications, sparking telecom ...
Giorgia Meloni in hot water over government talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Italy’s prime minister accused of currying favour with world’s richest man at expense of European satellite initiative ...