Pentagon denies reports of clash with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war (abc.net.au)

• Pentagon denies Reuters report of Starlink price dispute for Iran war drones.
• SpaceX reportedly argued for higher pricing tier; Pentagon agreed to increase.
• Elon Musk denies report but criticizes military use of civilian Starlink.

"The Pentagon has denied claims that it clashed with SpaceX over Starlink pricing for drone operations in the Iran war. Reuters reported that SpaceX demanded higher fees for the LUCAS kamikaze drones, nearly doubling per-unit costs. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell called the report "wrong" on X. Elon Musk also labeled the report false but stated that civilian Starlink was improperly used for military purposes. Separate pricing disputes over Iran direct-to-cell connectivity were also reported."