Elon Musk’s Starlink Too Risky? Thales Cautions Governments Against Dependence On Private Satellite Constellations

French aerospace and defense company Thales (OTC:THLLY) (OTC:THLEF) has raised concerns about governments relying too heavily on private satellite networks like Elon Musk’s Starlink, warning of potential security risks and instability.

What Happened: Speaking at a results briefing on Tuesday, Thales CEO Patrice Caine cautioned that Starlink’s business model, which requires frequent satellite replacements, raises questions about its long-term sustainability, reported Reuters.

Without naming SpaceX’s Starlink directly, he pointed to the risks of governments depending on external providers for critical communications.

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