(TheRedAlertNews.com) – In a new intensification of the global arms race, Russia’s new Kalinka system, a so-called “Starlink killer,” aims to counter Elon Musk’s Starlink network, marking a bold step in global satellite signal interception.
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Operating from drones and vessels, Kalinka exemplifies Russia’s technological strides in tracing and disrupting communication signals.
It is yet to be seen how Starlink, crucial for Ukraine’s defense, will withstand this looming threat.
Russia’s Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies (CBST) has developed Kalinka to neutralize SpaceX’s Starlink, a satellite network critical to Ukrainian forces.
Starlink has been instrumental in providing high-speed internet for military coordination, particularly in targeting Russian positions.
Kalinka can detect and disrupt signals from Starlink terminals, giving Russia an edge in compromising its adversaries’ communication infrastructure.
The system is undergoing combat testing in Ukraine, becoming a formidable tool among Russian forces.
Kalinka’s integration into various platforms, including boats and helicopters, showcases its versatility and effectiveness.
With small-scale production underway, Russia continues to enhance its military capabilities.
This move has raised concerns about the ethical use of civilian technology for military purposes as Starlink blurs the lines between commercial and defense applications.
“Russian [CBST] Chairperson Andrei Bezrukov claimed on December 14 that the center developed the ‘Kalinka’ monitoring system to detect drones that connect to satellite systems, including Starlink,” reports the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
China also views Starlink as a security threat, expressing concerns over its military implications, particularly regarding Taiwan.
Analysis suggests that Starlink’s resilience to jamming and interference remains an area of strategic interest for major powers like China.
As Kalinka undergoes testing, its operational success could redefine aspects of modern warfare, emphasizing technological control over battlefield communication.
The push to innovate military technology, seen in both Kalinka and Starlink, reflects a broader shift in warfare dynamics.
“The Russian Federation has reportedly developed a new system that can detect and counter the signals from SpaceX’s Starlink, which has proven crucial for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict,” claims Russian state news agency TASS.
With over 200 defense companies involved, Kalinka represents a significant investment in Russia’s military industry.
Starlink’s critical role in providing real-time communication for Ukraine makes the ongoing battle between these technologies a pivotal aspect of the conflict.
Kalinka’s advancement highlights the ongoing technological race influencing global military strategies, underscoring the United States’ role in shaping future warfare through space technology like Starlink.
Russia has created a monitoring complex "Kalinka" for hunting Starlink
The complex able to detect and locate signals from satellite communication systems, example, the American Starlink
A special direction finder"Kalinka"allows you to detect a crewless boat, Drone at a distance pic.twitter.com/ae48XCnLzR— Lev (@Lev1446491) December 16, 2024
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