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The article describes how New Zealand and other allies, including the UK, are considering or已经开始 using SpaceX's Starshield, a military-grade satellite system developed for secure government and defense communications. It highlights US pressure on allies to adopt advanced technologies like Starshield to stay aligned with American military capabilities, while noting that the New Zealand Defence Force is testing the system but has not yet committed to it. The piece relies on official statements and reports, presenting the expansion of a private company's role in military operations as a normal and expected development.