According to Reuters, the Japanese army has access to satellites in geostationary orbit. It does not have access to low-orbit satellites. It will be provided by Starlink.
The self-defense forces began testing the satellite communications system in early spring this year. It was deployed in ten locations. According to experts, the Japanese decided to borrow the experience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which successfully used Starlink in the war against Russia.
In low orbit, Starlink has about 3 thousand. satellites. The aerospace company SpaceX, which owns the provider, is constantly launching new satellites into space. In the near future, their number will be increased to 9 thousand. units.