It is likely that all of the Shaheds that the enemy used to attack Ukraine on January 1 had Chinese-made satellite navigation antennas. Previously, Russia used Iranian analogues and its own Comet antenna.
It is likely that all of the Shaheds that the enemy used to attack Ukraine on January 1 had Chinese-made satellite navigation antennas. Previously, Russia used Iranian analogues and its own Comet antenna.
This was reported by radio technology expert Serhiy Beskrestnov ("Flash"). He added that in the "Shaheds" the key element of the CRPA is the satellite navigation antennas, which ensure that the drone hits the target in the conditions of the Ukrainian electronic warfare.
The antenna says it's an "agricultural part."
"It is still difficult to say what caused this replacement: the lower price of the Chinese alternative, the shortage of Iranian components, or the insufficient protection provided by the Russian equivalent Comet antenna," the expert shared.
The expert also suggests that Russia may have difficulties in producing Comets due to sanctions. In that case, in the KABs, you will also see such a replacement, where these antennas are located.
It was previously reported that Russia plans to produce "Shaheeds" with artificial intelligence .
