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Japan SDF trialing Starlink for ship crews' personal internet use
The Japan Self-Defense Forces recently began trialing the use of the Starlink satellite internet service offered by American aerospace company SpaceX to give deployed crew of its maritime branch's vessels access to the web for personal use.
The Japan Self-Defense Forces recently began trialing the use of the Starlink satellite internet service offered by American aerospace company SpaceX to give deployed crew of its maritime branch's vessels access to the web for personal use. The MSDF said it aims to install the Starlink system on about 90 percent of its surface vessels in the next three years as it endeavors to attract young recruits with benefits like access to the internet during off-duty hours, a perk that would be especially valuable for personnel on long missions. Japan's SDF face growing security challenges represented by China's rapid military buildup and North Korea's missile and nuclear programs, but the country's low birthrate, among other factors, has been threatening its efforts to attract new recruits.
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