Elon Musk Starlink which might be used to connect US troops, is reportedly being tested by the Pentagon in the Arctic.

 The Pentagon is testing a satellite internet connection called Starlink, which could eventually help the US troops hook up to a satellite internet connection. The Air Force Research Laboratory's Strategic Development and Experimentation office is one of the places where the Pentagon has placed 50 Starlink terminals. 

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The military is collecting data on Starlink internet speeds during the tests, which are expected to last between six and 12 months. Insider's Christopher Woody previously reported that the US and Russian militaries have focused more of their activity in the north. According to Insider, Russia has increased its presence in the region. The Pentagon used Musk's Starlink on a moving vehicle in Alaska over the last two weeks. The military planned to conduct another test in the spring to see if an aircraft can receive a Starlink connection.

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 In May, 20 Starlink satellites were located in the region, which is now up to 235. He expected more Starlink satellites to be launched in the next six months. The Pentagon was going to review the impact of the harsh environment on Starlink's performance. The Pentagon didn't respond to Insider's request for comment. The Pentagon received a request from SpaceX in September to fund the use of the service by the Ukrainian government and military because the company said it couldn't afford it. Musk said that the request had been withdrawn. 

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