Research in China: 1000 special drones could disconnect Taiwan from Starlink
15 days ago
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- Chinese research explores using 1000 drones with jammers to disconnect Taiwan from Starlink.
- The plan involves positioning drones at 20 km altitude to disrupt Starlink signals across Taiwan.
- Alternative methods, including nuclear detonations in space, have been considered to disable satellite constellations like Starlink.
- Starlink's role in Ukraine's defense highlights its strategic importance, prompting Taiwan to consider similar backup communication systems.
- China views Taiwan as part of its territory, increasing tensions with the US, Taiwan's protective power.
- ASML's warning about remotely shutting down semiconductor production systems in Taiwan underscores the geopolitical stakes involving Taiwan's chip industry.