Italy's talks with Musk's Starlink have stalled, minister says


FILE PHOTO: Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto speaks during a G7 Defence Ministers meeting in Naples, Italy October 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo

ROME (Reuters) - Negotiations on a potential contract between Elon Musk's satellite internet operator Starlink and the Italian government have stalled, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions, Italy's defence minister said on Saturday.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government is aiming to guarantee encrypted communications between the government, diplomats and defence officials operating in risky areas and Starlink is among the contenders to provide the system.

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