WASHINGTON, August 7, 2026 – As SpaceX’s Starlink emerges as a powerful military tool, there’s increasing evidence that Russia and China are seeking opportunities to get rid of the low-Earth orbit satellites, even if it means developing weapons that are the stuff of science fiction. Hidden behind Starlink’s civilian uses is the fact that the technology is an extremely valuable military weapon– so helpful that Russia and China are taking notice. The satellites have become ground zero for military efforts in Ukraine, offering important ways to connect. The technology has helped Ukrainian military forces communicate and guide drones on the battlefield.