SpaceX Reportedly Pressured The Pentagon Into Paying More For Starlink Access

SpaceX reportedly told Pentagon officials the military was paying too little for Starlink access used with LUCAS drones.

After the meeting, the Defense Department accepted a higher-priced Starlink subscription tier.

The episode underscores SpaceX’s leverage in satellite internet as the Pentagon says it is still looking for alternatives.

With few viable competitors, Starlink pricing can directly affect U.S. defense procurement costs.