"Lawmakers Urge Elon Musk to Provide SpaceX Internet to US Military in Taiwan"

A group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Rep. Mike Gallagher, is urging Elon Musk to make SpaceX's Starshield military-specific satellite communications network available to American defense forces in Taiwan, citing SpaceX's contractual obligation to provide the U.S. Department of Defense with "global access" to its satellite internet services. The lawmakers argue that a robust communication network for U.S. military personnel in and around Taiwan is crucial for safeguarding U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region, especially in the event of Chinese aggression against Taiwan. The issue has become more pressing as the Pentagon focuses on the future of Taiwan and the growing threat of a potential invasion by China.