Defense Express reported that the invaders are installing Starlink satellite communications on the Shahed kamikaze drones, making the attack drones even more dangerous.
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Photo – defence-ua.com
The Defense Express portal stated that During a drone attack on the night of September 26, air defense forces destroyed the Shahed, equipped with Starlink satellite communications, showing a corresponding photo.
The footage shows a satellite antenna with serial numbers, which will allow the terminal’s supply channels to be investigated, NBN reports.
Photo – defence-ua.com
Photo – defence-ua.com
Analysts recalled that earlier the Russian Federation experimented with 4G modems with Ukrainian SIM cards, so the installation of satellite communications on UAVs was a matter of time. Starlink will help the invaders have a very wide and powerful feedback channel with the drone, transmit data from the Shahed and change its flight mission from any distance.
That is, this drone becomes a loitering munition with a flight range of up to 2,000 kilometers, which will be able to hit even moving targets. The enemy will also be able to use a drone equipped with Starlink as a reconnaissance UAV due to the additional camera.
As reported, the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade told about the Russians' know-how for bypassing the Defense Forces' electronic warfare systems.