President Trump called Elon Musk about the Starshield network after Ukrainian officials reported new limits on military drone use in the war against Russia.
The request asked Musk to reverse restrictions on the satellite system, which supports Ukraine’s military communications on the battlefield.
Starshield is a secure network built by SpaceX for government and defense operations. It differs from the civilian Starlink service used by households and businesses.
Ukraine relies on the network to coordinate drone strikes and share battlefield intelligence. Any disruption can affect operations in real time.
Ukrainian officials said the new limits appeared suddenly and affected drone missions. They raised concerns about the impact on frontline units.
The call reflects growing pressure to keep military communications running without interruption. Satellite access has become central to modern warfare.
Musk has not publicly commented on the request. The details of any agreement or change to the limits remain unclear.
