Russia accelerates Starlink analog for UAVs.
The Financial Times reports that the Rasbet satellite system is scheduled for full launch in 2027. This will allow video transmission, correction of a UAV route and integration of moving targets at long range.
Ukrainian intelligence indicates that the network may transmit target coordinates to missile complexes. Experts fear that Russian attack drones will be able to autonomously identify and hit targets deep in the rear areas, posing a threat to European countries as well.
The deployment is currently behind schedule: satellites provide connectivity for no more than three hours daily, which requires 16-17 additional launches for full operation. Western experts doubt that the system will be fully deployed by the end of 2027.