Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stated that investments by companies owned by Elon Musk do not pose a threat to Italy’s national security. Meloni emphasized the importance of evaluating investments through the lens of national interest.

The deal has been under review since mid-2023 due to opposition from some Italian officials who were concerned about how it would affect local carriers.

Italy is in advanced talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX (SPACE) over a €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) deal to provide secure telecommunications for the country’s government, Bloomberg reported Sunday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.