MUSK: US MILITARY MISUSED STARLINK FOR DRONE STRIKES
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Elon Musk claimed the US military used Starlink satellite internet for armed drones in violation of SpaceX's terms. Musk said the military contractor should have used Starshield, SpaceX's dedicated military service.
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