Boeing and Gogo test satellite-linked military drone to reduce reliance on Starlink

On September 22, 2026, Boeing's drone subsidiary Insitu and aviation Wi-Fi provider Gogo announced the successful test of a military drone using satellite communications. The test integrated a modified Gogo antenna onto Insitu's Integrator drone, providing high-speed global internet through Eutelsat OneWeb's low-Earth-orbit satellite network. The system is not subject to US International Traffic in Arms Regulations, easing exports. This development highlights efforts by governments and defense firms to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink, which has become a major revenue source for SpaceX but has raised concerns about over-dependence.