US Navy could get 20x faster internet connectivity using Starlink satellite

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US Navy could get 20x faster internet connectivity using Starlink satellite
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The US Navy is exploring the use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet to provide high-speed connectivity across its fleet.

The US Navy currently relies on the Pentagon’s satellite network for connectivity. However, the six geostationary satellites dedicated to internet access deliver slow speeds, hindering the Navy’s operations.

Currently, the US Navy uses the Pentagon’s satellites for connectivity. However, six geostationary satellites used for internet access provide slow connectivity to the Navy.could boost connectivity for the Navy, and ships equipped with the set up of these service providers are expected to have internet speed of about 1Gbps.

“What started as the passion project of Commander Kevin White, a combat systems officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln , has turned into a sweeping new system withfor quite some time. The high-speed connectivity is being used for both tactical and non-military purposes, including streaming the Super Bowl.in the past. A noteworthy accomplishment was SEA2’s cybersecurity certification, which has never been done before.

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