Starlink probe: Pentagon inspector general passes ...

Summary

• The Pentagon’s watchdog has turned down a Starlink probe, even though nine senators asked for an investigation into disruptions in Ukraine.
• What the Starlink probe request askedDated October 15, the letter carried the names of four Republican and five Democratic senators.
• Why the Starlink probe stalledTheir reply reached the senators on October 27.

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The Pentagon’s watchdog has turned down a Starlink probe, even though nine senators asked for an investigation into disruptions in Ukraine.

The office of the Inspector General told the lawmakers that the Pentagon and the Air Force should handle their concerns instead.

What the Starlink probe request asked

Dated October 15, the letter carried the names of four Republican and five Democratic senators. They wrote that they “urgently request an Inspector General investigation” into the incidents.

Lawmakers wanted to know whether actions or decisions by the Defense Department or its contractors contributed to the dangerous situation. They also asked whether officials issued directives or permissions for changes, or knew about them in advance.

A congressional aide said lawmakers want to learn whether government officials took part in the restrictions. The aide added that they also want to know whether Elon Musk used a loophole in the system.

Why the Starlink probe stalled