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>>alden5+(OP)
In the long run that could become a massive strategic advantage for the US. A 2nd layer of resilience over undersea cables

>>Havoc+p56
A privately-held strategic advantage?

>>bagful+I56
Like all other US defense companies, why not? Do you think US Navy produces their own ships?

>>lannis+9a6
The distinction here is that ships are built by nongovernmental private enterprises, whilst Starlink is operated by a nongovernmental private enterprise. With a somewhat volatile executive.

Which isn't unprecedented. But it's also far from the equivalence your comment suggests.

>>dredmo+6u6
The US military already uses commercial satellite communication systems.

>>mlindn+wy6
and commercial sensor system like 'Planet'.

and commercial cargo transport.

And lots of other stuff.