Skip to content

U.S. Satellites Jammed by U.S.?

Breaking Defense reports that “Russia and China are investing heavily in cyber and electronic warfare, but they’re not shutting down US satellite downlinks yet. Instead, we have met the enemy and he is us — we think.”  

“’In 2015 thus far, we have had 261 cases where we have been jammed from getting information from our satellites down to the ground segment,’ said Gen. John Hyten, head of Air Force Space Command, at the Association of Old Crows electronic warfare conference.”  

“That’s 23 times a month. ‘How many were caused by an adversary?’ Hyten asked. ‘I really don’t know. My guess is zero.’”

Recent Stories

Capitol Ink | Twas the night before Congress

Democrats divided over Biden’s move on digital trade

These LGBTQ+ families have a message for the Midwest: ‘We Live Here’

Topline appropriations talks at a standstill

Santos, expelled from the House, keeps on posting

House Judiciary panel to consider Section 702 reauthorization bill