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Pentagon and SpaceX dispute Starlink pricing for Iran-war support used in LUCAS suicide drone operations

Reuters reports the Pentagon is sparring with SpaceX over a Starlink price hike during the Iran war, amid a broader pricing and procurement tension. The disagreement is tied to Starlink’s use on LUCAS suicide drones, raising questions about how the Pentagon buys and funds wartime connectivity.

Discovered 2026-05-26T03:18:43.640259-07:00 | 2026-05-26T03:18:43.640259-07:00

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