A dispute has arisen in the United States regarding the decision to limit Starshield, a military version of Starlink used by Ukraine for communication and drone operations, according to Associated Press. The restrictions reportedly led to Ukrainian forces losing drones and being forced to cancel combat missions.

Former President Donald Trump stated he did not order the restriction of Starshield and announced its full operation would be restored on October 22, though a European official indicated a speed limit of approximately 160 km/h remained. Vice President JD Vance suggested coordination between the White House and Elon Musk, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth denied the administration's involvement. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Starshield limitations.