Russia Using Starlink-Equipped Attack Drones For Precision Strikes

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SpaceX Starlink Night Launch
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The Starlink satellite communications system has been the backbone of Ukraine’s war effort against the Russian invaders, but it seems that Moscow is now making extensive use of it too. Recent shootdowns of Russian one-way attack drones have revealed that some have been fitted with Starlink receivers...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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