Starlink, Terrorism and National Security: The Hidden Risks of Satellite Internet
Starlink, Terrorism and National Security: The Hidden Risks of Satellite Internet How Satellite Connectivity Is Reshaping Modern Warfare, Counterterrorism and India's Digital Security Debate By Sumit 1. Introduction: When Internet Connectivity Becomes a National Security Question The twenty-first century has transformed the internet from a communication service into a strategic instrument of economic development, military coordination, intelligence gathering and geopolitical influence. Satellite internet is an important part of this transformation. Developed by SpaceX, Starlink provides broadband connectivity through a constellation of satellites operating in low Earth orbit. Unlike conventional broadband services that depend heavily on terrestrial cables, mobile towers or fibre-optic infrastructure, satellite internet can provide connectivity to locations where conventional networks are difficult or expensive to establish. For remote villages, disaster-stricken communities, isola...