Italy In Talks With SpaceX's Starlink For $1.6 Billion Telecom Security Deal

Following the meeting, Bloomberg reported that a deal between the Italian government and Elon Musk's SpaceX for Starlink satellite internet service could soon be finalized to provide secure telecommunications. 

Starlink and the Italian government have been in discussions since mid-2023. According to the report, talks are ongoing and centered around a five-year contract valued at $1.6 billion. This contract would provide a broad range of top-level encryption for the government's telephone and internet services. Sources indicated that Italy's Intelligence Services and Defense Ministry have already signed a deal with SpaceX. 

Italy confirmed on Monday that discussions continue, stating that no deal has been reached. Officials added, "The talks with SpaceX are part of normal government business."
On Saturday, Trump praised PM Meloni as a "fantastic woman" at the former president's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida.