# Ukraine Seeks Starshield Extension

Ukraine says its U.S. government agreement for access to SpaceX’s Starshield satellite network expires around mid-2027 and is seeking to begin extension negotiations promptly. Reported service outages and the lack of an explanation raise continuity concerns for users relying on the network. No solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact has been identified, but the renewal timeline may inform planning for secure satellite communications and potential alternatives.

- The agreement’s mid-2027 expiration gives government stakeholders and industry a defined planning horizon for continuity of service and renewal discussions.
- Contractors providing secure satellite communications, resilient connectivity, or alternative command-and-control capabilities may see potential needs, but the signal does not confirm a procurement or competition.
- Companies serving this market can assess whether their capabilities address continuity and resilience needs associated with the reported outages.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Government of Ukraine
- U.S. government
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- SpaceX (Starshield service provider to the U.S. government)

### Key Quotes
> The Starshield contract expires next year, and we understand that it will take time to negotiate a new one, so we should start negotiations now
> — Denys Sienik, Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires in the United States

### Sources
- [RT @velitesgear | Full Text Article: https://t.co/LsykmYfmbC | Author: @militarnyi Starshield Contract Expires in 2027: Ukraine Seeks to Negotiate Extension 
Ukraine’s agreement with the U.S. government regarding access to the Starshield satellite network expires in the middle of](https://x.com/velitesgear/status/2118709593559687588) - twitter-defense