China develops compact microwave weapon to disrupt satellite networks

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China has developed a compact, powerful microwave weapon driver that could disrupt satellite networks like Starlink. The TPG1000Cs system, developed by Chinese researchers, is significantly smaller and more efficient than previous models, capable of delivering high-power microwave pulses. This technology offers a potentially low-cost, debris-free method for disabling satellites, a capability China views as a strategic priority for space security.


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