China, Russia Take Aim at Starlink’s Destruction in Leaked Military Presentation
The files describe joint work on missile defense, autonomous drones and Starlink countermeasures as Russia trades Ukraine combat data for Chinese technology.
- Secret military documents reveal a joint plan by Russia and China to disable Elon Musk's Starlink network alongside weapons development, according to The Insider's investigation published on July 9.
- This cooperation involves exchanging Russian combat data from Ukraine for Chinese electronics and advanced technology; covert military training for Russian personnel occurred at People Liberation Army facilities before deployment to frontlines.
- Researchers from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation outlined a three-level escalation plan to suppress Starlink, combining electromagnetic jamming, cyber warfare, and kinetic countermeasures to destroy satellites in Earth orbit.
- European officials are evaluating potential geopolitical responses and economic sanctions against Beijing due to the direct military coordination, despite joint denials from Chinese and Russian authorities.
- Joint proposals from China North Vehicle Research Institute detail next-generation armored vehicles with uncrewed turrets and drone swarms, advising both nations to leverage supply chains bypassing Western chip and raw material sanctions.
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Documents attributed to the media show that the military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow goes much further than was previously known.
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Russia-China effort targets Starlink
Russia and China are seeking the capability to disable and eventually destroy Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, an investigation found, as the allies deepen their clandestine military cooperation. The report by The Insider, Der Spiegel, and Le Monde highlights documents revealing a partnership “to build weapons neither country could develop alone,” including Starlink-specific malware and jamming devices. They also expose a “bargain” — Russ…
China and Russia are cooperating to develop an air defence team against ballistic missiles and, on the other hand, to launch an initiative against Starlink, the SpaceX system, an Elon Musk company that uses a constellation of satellites to provide internet connection around the world.
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