Leaked documents from 2023–2024 reportedly indicate that Russia and China discussed diplomatic, electronic, and kinetic measures to counter Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network, as part of a broader joint weapons development partnership.
The report, based on a set of leaked documents dated 2023–2024, adds a new dimension to known Russian efforts to disrupt Starlink, which have previously included jamming and directed-energy systems. As The Zioneer has reported, Russia has deployed jammers such as 'Grant's Dome' and the Volna Kupol Garant system in Ukraine. The newly surfaced documents suggest a broader, coordinated approach with China, encompassing diplomatic pressure, electronic warfare, and potential kinetic measures. The documents describe the partnership as part of a wider joint weapons development program. The authenticity of the documents has not been independently verified, and the full scope of the alleged coordination remains unclear.
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