Russia and China are stepping up efforts to counter SpaceX’s Starlink satellite communications system, according to multiple space-security and intelligence assessments.

One line of reporting describes Russia work focused on anti-satellite approaches aimed specifically at Starlink, including electronic-warfare systems designed to disrupt satellite-to-terminal communications and navigation signals used in conflict zones. These efforts have been discussed in the context of outages and interference that Ukrainian forces have attributed to Russian countermeasures.

Another thread highlights China’s research and development into ways to detect, track, and potentially degrade or disable Starlink services, reflecting concern about Starlink’s usefulness to adversaries—especially after its prominent role in Ukraine’s battlefield communications. Assessments cite Chinese publications exploring both technical vulnerabilities and countermeasures, spanning from monitoring approaches to active disruption concepts.

Separately, some reporting goes further, claiming that planning includes coordination for regulatory, electronic-warfare, and even physical targeting options, alongside a broader focus on future space warfare capabilities.

Overall, the picture emerging from these sources is that Starlink has become a key strategic target in the growing competition over access to space-based communications, because disrupting satellite connectivity can degrade military effectiveness—and because commercial satellite constellations operate in ways that make them attractive, high-value nodes in modern conflicts.