Musk Angry at Trump and Pentagon: You Shouldn't Have Done This in Iran | Musk Clashes with Pentagon Over Starlink Use for Drones

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has reportedly clashed with the Pentagon over the use of his company's Starlink satellite internet service for military purposes. Musk accused the Defense Department of "improperly using" Starlink, which is primarily a civilian internet system, to guide U.S. drones in military operations, alleging a violation of their agreement.

The dispute emerged following a report indicating that SpaceX had requested a substantial price hike from the Pentagon for Starlink's involvement in guiding U.S. attack drones during the conflict in Iran. Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that SpaceX had been charging the U.S. military approximately $5,000 per terminal connection, while the actual service utilized was a higher tier, costing closer to $25,000.

Musk, who has recently been seen as aligning with former President Donald Trump, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Pentagon's actions. The core of the disagreement appears to center on the terms of service and the financial implications of using Starlink for advanced military applications, particularly in a conflict zone.