This device operates across a wide frequency spectrum, capturing signals ranging from amateur radio transmissions to Elon Musk‘s Starlink satellites.
First reported by the South China Morning Post, the Chinese scientists behind the device suggest that they are responsible for a significant advancement in electronic warfare.
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This breakthrough allows the Chinese military to swiftly detect and track enemy signals, decode their physical parameters instantly, and effectively suppress them. Simultaneously, their communications will remain uninterrupted.
The details of this troubling technology were published in a peer-reviewed paper by project lead scientist Yang Kai and his team. Yang emphasized that the monitoring gear is compact, high-performing, and consumes minimal power.
Previously deemed unattainable due to the immense data processing requirements during combat, this technology has now become a reality.
The Chinese scientists believe that the device will cause “a profound shift in the art of war.”
In The Art of War, one of the most famous books ever written, Sun Tzu, a Chinese philosopher, author and military strategist, spoke eloquently about winning battles without spilling blood. He emphasized the importance of careful planning and imperceptible movements.
Consisting of thirteen chapters, the ancient military text delves into the strategic and tactical aspects of warfare and has heavily influenced Chinese military culture.
Due to limitations in hardware, traditional spectrum monitoring systems are typically only able to analyze frequencies within a range of 40-160 MHz.
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This breakthrough means that even if the US military were to suddenly switch to civilian frequencies and emit a pulse signal within a short timeframe, the Chinese military would still be able to capture and analyse it. Consequently, wireless communications between US military units could potentially be affected or interrupted due to Chinese suppression.
Using high-performance antennas to capture signals on the battlefield, the chips generate a vast amount of data. Previous digital processing chips were incapable of handling such a substantial workload.
However, Yang and his team claim to have created new chips that can effectively divide this deluge of data into smaller streams before undergoing computational processing.
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The integration of in-house chips and AI, according to the South China Morning Post, has empowered the Chinese military to achieve unparalleled information perception capabilities at a reduced cost.
Even in the presence of enemy jamming, they can still identify the enemy’s vulnerabilities amidst strong background noise and effectively counter them, according to the report.
