Elon Musk’s ventures—SpaceX, Starlink, and Starshield—have secured multiple contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense. SpaceX holds contracts worth approximately $22 billion, including a $733 million deal for Pentagon satellite launches. Starlink provides satellite internet for military operations, with a $23 million contract supporting Ukraine. Starshield, a national security satellite unit, is believed to have contracts valued in the billions. Due to classified details, the total value of Musk’s defense contracts remains undisclosed.
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