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The Pentagon is reportedly in a dispute with SpaceX over a price increase for Starlink satellite internet services during the ongoing Iran war, according to Reuters. The conflict centers on the cost of military use of Starlink connectivity during an active combat situation. SpaceX is privately held, but the dispute has implications for its defense contracts and government relationships.

Red Cat has closed its acquisition of Quaze Technologies, a company specializing in wireless power technology. The deal is intended to integrate wireless charging capability into Red Cat's all-domain autonomous systems spanning air, land, and maritime environments. Red Cat states the acquisition removes a key operational bottleneck for persistent autonomous operations.