Event Brief
Pentagon disputes LUCAS-to-Starlink upcharge report
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Summary: 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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