Italy is engaged in deep negotiations with Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) for a five-year contract for government security Telecommunication Services, valued at €1.5 billion. Sources indicate that the project has been approved by the Italian intelligence agency and the Ministry of Defense. The agreement involves providing comprehensive encryption for phone and Internet Plus-Related services used by the government, including communication services for Italy's military in the Mediterranean region, as well as launching Satellite services in Italy to address threats such as terrorism or natural disasters.