Iran is not only responding to the past Israel-America attacks with full force, but its missile strikes are being seen to be very accurate. Experts from all over the world are searching for the reason for this. The way Iran has refused to make any kind of compromise even after losing its Supreme Leader, shows that Iran has some magical navigation system. Iran is selectively attacking American military bases located in Gulf countries. Everyone’s attacks are fitting accurately. The missiles have not missed their target.
A few years ago, Iran had signed a strategic agreement with China for 25 years, hence it is believed that Iran is using Chinese navigation system in the latest war. What is its truth, only China and Iran know because both the countries have not officially accepted this truth, but international media have published many news quoting experts, in which there are claims of use of Chinese navigation system. This BeiDou satellite navigation system of China is considered to be one of the most powerful systems in the world today.
Come, let us know how powerful is China’s satellite navigation system? Is it with the help of this that Iranian missiles are hitting the exact target?
What is Beidou System?
Beidou is a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) developed by China. Just like America’s GPS works, Beidou also works in the same way. China made it so that in times of war or crisis it does not have to depend on American GPS. Today Beidou has a network of more than 50 satellites, which covers the entire world. GPS is active with about two dozen satellites.
As America’s GPS works in the same way as China’s navigation system works.
Beidou’s strength and accuracy
China claims that the BeiDou system can be more accurate than American GPS. For common citizens, it gives accuracy of 5 to 10 meters, but for military use, its accuracy can be up to centimeters. This system not only tells the location, but short messages can also be sent through it. This quality makes it different and dangerous from other navigation systems.
Military alliance between Iran and China
Deep relations have developed between Iran and China in the last few years. Both countries have signed a major strategic agreement of 25 years. This agreement also includes military cooperation and sharing of intelligence information. Iran does not have any major satellite system of its own. In such a situation, it depends on some external system to make its missiles and drones accurate.
Iran’s missile.
Is Iran using Beidou?
The sudden improvement in the firepower of Iran’s missiles has raised many questions. Earlier Iranian missiles used to fall far away from their target. Now the missiles are falling directly on military bases. Experts believe that Iran is no longer dependent only on Russian GLONASS. He is using military grade signals from China’s Beidou system. China has never officially admitted that it is providing military navigation to Iran. If China gives Beidou’s special codes to Iran, then Iran’s missiles become extremely deadly and accurate.
Concerns about America and Israel
This is a big challenge for America. If China’s navigation system is helping Iran, it means that Iranian missiles will not lose their way despite jamming the American GPS. Israel’s Iron Dome and other defense systems also get into trouble when the missiles are very accurate and come in large numbers. Another advantage of using Beidou is that America cannot shut it down easily. America controls GPS, but Beidou is controlled only by China.
Future war and satellite technology
In today’s era, wars are being fought not only on land but also from space. The country which has a better navigation system, the stronger its army is. China is spreading its Beidou system across the world. Countries like Pakistan are already using it. Now adding Iran’s name to this list is an alarm bell for the West.
In this way, it can be said that China’s Beidou system has now become not just a technical achievement but a geopolitical weapon. The accuracy of Iran’s missiles is a strong indication that Chinese technology is working behind the scenes. If this trend continues, the military balance of the Middle East may completely change in the future. This space power of China can directly challenge America’s global dominance.
Also read: Which countries are members of NATO, to whom Trump threatened to face consequences?