Technological Warfare

First Russian drone equipped with Starlink downed in Ukraine – media

I find it quite concerning that the first Russian drone equipped with Starlink was downed in Ukraine. It raises questions about Russia tapping into Starlink without authorization and the potential implications of such actions. The fact that the USA and SpaceX are working to cut them off indicates a growing tension in the international arena when it comes to access to satellite communication systems.

The idea of an Iranian-designed drone, based on a captured American drone, outfitted with a guidance system owned by an American and used by Russia against Ukrainian forces is quite alarming. It reflects a narrative of technological warfare and the complex network of alliances and rivalries in the global landscape.… Continue reading

World News

Russia Disrupts Global Hawk UAV Mission Over Baltic Sea: For the first time, Russian jamming of GPS over Eastern Europe now seems to have interfered with a high-altitude surveillance mission of an RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV in Estonian airspace.

I always knew that geopolitics involved a lot of back and forth, but I never realized just how intense and high-stakes the game could be until I read about Russia disrupting a Global Hawk UAV mission over the Baltic Sea. The fact that Russian jamming of GPS over Eastern Europe has interfered with a surveillance mission in Estonian airspace is not only concerning but also raises questions about the implications of such actions.

The impact of jamming GPS on a high-altitude surveillance mission like the RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV is significant. GPS is crucial for navigation and data collection, so disrupting it can severely affect the effectiveness and accuracy of the mission.… Continue reading

John Q. Hosedrinker Sep 2, 2024

Technological Warfare

First Russian drone equipped with Starlink downed in Ukraine – media

Russia Disrupts Global Hawk UAV Mission Over Baltic Sea: For the first time, Russian jamming of GPS over Eastern Europe now seems to have interfered with a high-altitude surveillance mission of an RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV in Estonian airspace.

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