The New Zealand Defence Force finished testing SpaceX's Starshield satellite system for secure military communications.

Nov 8, 2026, 9:31 PM ETTrialRead the original at newswire.co.nz

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New Zealand's military found possible use for Starshield's secure communications, giving SpaceX a positive sign. No purchase is agreed, so future sales are not secured.

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That result gives SpaceX evidence that a military customer sees possible value in Starshield. But no order has been placed, and government purchasing still has to happen, so future sales are not secured.

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