Report: Pentagon Clashes with Elon Musk's SpaceX over Starlink Pricing for Drones Used in Iran Conflict

Elon Musk's SpaceX reportedly increased its Starlink connection fees fivefold for U.S. military drone operations during the Iran war, raising tensions with Pentagon officials over pricing disputes that highlight the growing leverage Musk's company holds over critical defense infrastructure. The post

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