# Senators Seek Ukraine Starshield Review

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis are urging congressional oversight of reported Starshield service restrictions affecting Ukraine and have called on the Pentagon and SpaceX to preserve and provide relevant contract records and communications. The concerns center on continuity of defense communications and how service restrictions are governed. The report identifies an existing Pentagon-SpaceX Starshield arrangement but announces no new solicitation, contract award, contract value, or deadline.

- Defense communications contractors should assess their reliance on Starshield and the operational-continuity risks that could arise from service restrictions.
- The senators’ request makes contract records and communications relevant to oversight; the Pentagon and SpaceX have been asked to preserve and provide those materials.
- Companies supporting related services can review their service-governance arrangements and documentation for clarity about restrictions and continuity responsibilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 12, 2026

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

### Vendors
- SpaceX (Contractor)

### Sources
- [Jeanne Shaheen, Thom Tillis demand probe into Ukraine Starshield restrictions](https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6217524-shaheen-tillis-ukraine-starshield-probe) - The Hill