Musk: Military drones violated Starlink terms

Elon Musk stated that US military suicide drones improperly used SpaceX's commercial Starlink service instead of the dedicated Starshield network, violating terms of service. This occurred during the Iran conflict, leading to a dispute over satellite service pricing. Reuters reported SpaceX sought $25,000 per drone for Starshield access, a significant increase from previous rates, which the Pentagon initially resisted but eventually agreed to. Musk blamed a military contractor for the incorrect configuration, emphasizing that Starshield is a separate, government-focused network. SpaceX previously warned against using Starlink terminals for weapon systems.