Is Elon Musk's Tech in Russian Hands?

Hello, you're listening to the Marketplace Morning Report, live from the BBC World Service.

I'm Leanna Byrne and a very good Monday morning to you.

Now, since the conflict in Ukraine began there's been a big

focus on new technology especially drones. Ukraine's been using the Starlink Internet

connection system made by Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX.

But now it's alleged that Russian troops have been hooking up to the system as well.

In a post on X, Mr. Musk said to the best of our knowledge no Starlings have been sold directly or indirectly to Russia.

The BBC's Europe Regional editor Paul Moss reports.

It was originally Eiloh Musk's gift to Ukraine. After Russia

invaded he sent the country 15,000 receivers and routers to be used with his

Starlink internet service,

very useful for a country whose infrastructure was under attack.

Elon Musk says the kit doesn't even work in Russia.

But now Ukraine's intelligence agency claims Russian troops in occupied territory

have been making use of Starlink. It's been pointed out they could have taken the

kit from captured Ukrainian troops or purchased it via a third country.

Mr. Musk hasn't responded to this suggestion.

Paul Moss there and in Germany Chancellor Olaf Schultz is due to start building a new

ammunition factory today as pressure grows to

strengthen security in Europe. The BBC's Jessica Parker reports from Lower

Saxony where the plant will be built. It's nearly two years since Olaf Schultz's famous

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