'Starlink killer': China develops compact high-power microwave device that could threaten satellites

China has developed a compact, high-power microwave weapon, the TPG1000Cs, capable of delivering 20 gigawatts of power for up to a minute. This system, mountable on various platforms, could pose a significant threat to satellite networks like Starlink. Researchers have incorporated design innovations to enhance its power and reduce its size, making it a potent directed-energy weapon.

'Starlink killer': China develops compact high-power microwave device that could threaten satellites
China has developed a compact, high-power microwave weapon, the TPG1000Cs, capable of delivering 20 gigawatts of power for up to a minute. This system, mountable on various platforms, could pose a significant threat to satellite networks like Starlink. Researchers have incorporated design innovations to enhance its power and reduce its size, making it a potent directed-energy weapon.