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Musk says US military suicide drones used Starlink in violation of SpaceX rules

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Musk says drones used Starlink instead of Starshield, blames military contractor

Why this matters for military families

Changes in defense policy affect budgets, procurement, base operations, and long-term strategic positioning that shape where and how service members serve.

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Musk says US military suicide drones used Starlink in violation of SpaceX rules

Why this matters for military families

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