The Infrastructure of Dependence: Starlink, Knowledge, and Sovereignty

Who Controls the Battlefield? In October 2026, Ukrainian forces encountered a peculiar constraint on their ability to conduct drone operations. A restriction affecting Starshield, SpaceX’s military satellite service, reportedly limited connectivity for drones traveling above roughly 100 miles per hour, forcing Ukrainian operators to alter or abandon certain missions. The restriction was lifted later that month, and Ukrainian officials reported … Read more The post The Infrastructure of Dependenc

Source: Small Wars Journal