SpaceX-Ukraine Saga Ends As Pentagon Engages Elon Musk's Company © Provided by Benzinga
CNBC: Air Force chief sounds off on Musk’s Ukraine decision, tensions with China and the future of war
* Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said that last year Elon Musk’s SpaceX was making “unilateral decisions” about its Starlink service in Ukraine.
* The Air Force chief said the growing importance of space has increased collaboration between the military and the private sector.
* He said the Air Force, like many parts of the government and private sector, is looking for ways to use AI.
U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall does not shy away from commenting on controversy — even as it relates to the world’s richest person and a key Department of Defense contractor.
Kendall weighed in Tuesday after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk acknowledged withholding Starlink satellite service to Ukraine as it planned a surprise attack on Russian forces last year.
The disclosure sparked criticism of Musk, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., called for a probe into SpaceX.
The Air Force works with the company on a variety of missions, such as national security launches, but did not play a role in the use of Starlink in Ukraine when Musk made the decision last September.
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Update: Elon Musk’s refusal to provide Starlink support for Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon (AP)
WNU Editor: This article confirms reports that the Pentagon is now in charge of providing Starlink services to Ukraine .... SpaceX-Ukraine Saga Ends As Pentagon Engages Elon Musk's Company (Benzinga).
7 comments:
making tesla/spaceX/musk targets now
I hope he gets some more security from the pentagon
No one’s targeting musk. Just like they won’t target the us
11:26 is right
12:16 is fucked in the head.
your hand under the sheets produces what you post ^^^^^^
Billionaires, who affect public policy as much or more than senators do, are targets.
Lols please grow a fucking dick
^ say littlefinger
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