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China Unveils Powerful Microwave Weapon Targeting Satellites

2/9/2026

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China's Microwave Weapon

China developed a high-power microwave weapon, the TPG1000Cs, delivering 20 gigawatts for 60 seconds.
The truck-mounted system aims to disrupt Low-Earth Orbit satellites such as Starlink.
The People’s Liberation Army plans to use high-power microwave weapons in a Taiwan conflict to disable electronic targets.
U.S. President Donald Trump has tariff relief for India, boosting electronics manufacturing.
This shift could position India to compete with Vietnam in the U.S. market.

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China's J-35A Challenge

China positions the J-35A as a competitor to the U.S. F-35, touting first-detection and first-strike capabilities.
The J-35A reportedly resembles the F-35, with a twin-engine layout like the F-22.
Lockheed Martin projects nearly 300 F-35s in the Asia-Pacific by 2035, emphasizing interoperability with Japan, Australia, and South Korea.
Prime Minister Mark Carney weighs the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen, leaving Canada unsure about F-35 commitments.

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China's Microwave Weapon

China developed a high-power microwave weapon, the TPG1000Cs, delivering 20 gigawatts for 60 seconds.
The truck-mounted system aims to disrupt Low-Earth Orbit satellites such as Starlink.
The People’s Liberation Army plans to use high-power microwave weapons in a Taiwan conflict to disable electronic targets.
U.S. President Donald Trump has tariff relief for India, boosting electronics manufacturing.
This shift could position India to compete with Vietnam in the U.S. market.

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