Report says LUCAS drone datalink fees rose from $5,000 to $25,000 monthly after switching to Starshield.
WHO:Pentagon
WHAT:Pentagon pushed back on reports of a higher cost to link LUCAS one-way attack drones to SpaceX networks.
WHEN:May 26, 2026 at 8:22 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The Pentagon reacted to reports that monthly fees for connecting LUCAS drones to SpaceX networks increased after moving from Starlink to Starshield.
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