SpaceX spends a lot of resources to fight against Russian jamming systems

SpaceX is making significant efforts to combat Russian attempts to suppress the Starlink satellite communications system.

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Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, said that his company is trying to counter Russia's attempts to jam Starlink.

"SpaceX is spending significant resources to combat Russian jamming attempts. It's a complex problem. They have managed to shut down all communication systems except Starlink," Musk wrote in X.

The Starlink system is not only a means of communication, but also a reliable means of providing situational awareness and command and control of troops. The ability to provide real-time communication between different military units is critical in the war against Russian invaders.

In addition, Starlink opens up wide opportunities for the use of various drones on the battlefield. The light weight and compactness of the terminals, low cost of operation and wide coverage allow this technology to be used even in remote areas.

The Ukrainian military also actively uses Starlink for communication and intelligence gathering. However, there have been recent reports of Russia's attempts to suppress the system. This raises questions about the reliability and sustainability of Starlink in military operations.

To ensure the sustainability of the Starlink system, SpaceX continues to improve technology and introduce new electronic warfare defence systems.

Source: Elon Musk