Iran Reportedly Deploys Russian Tirada-2S Jammers to Disrupt Starlink Signals
Iran has deployed Russian-made Tirada-2S electronic warfare systems to neutralize Starlink satellites. This mobile, truck-mounted platform directly targets satellite receivers to disrupt communications, forming a digital shield against potential U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Iran has deployed Russian-made Tirada-2S electronic warfare systems, according to reports from Russian military sources published yesterday.
The Telegram channel Voennaya Khronika (Military Chronicle) stated yesterday (Wednesday) that Iran is using the Tirada-2S to jam satellite communications, including Starlink, as a defensive measure against possible U.S. or Israeli strikes.
The Tirada-2S is a mobile, truck-mounted platform designed specifically for counter-satellite operations. It differs from simpler jammers by attacking the satellite’s receiver directly rather than just the user terminal.
The system targets Ka- and Ku-band frequencies, focusing on uplink signals from ground terminals to the satellites. This creates interference that can deny service across large areas, effectively disrupting low-Earth orbit networks like Starlink.
The report was quickly picked up by Russian defense sites including Voennoedelo.com and Caliber.az, which described the deployment as Iran shielding itself from potential attacks by generating interference in modern satellite systems.
Iran has already conducted extensive jamming of Starlink during the January 2026 protests and internet blackouts, with previous reports linking Russian-supplied electronic warfare equipment (including Krasukha systems) to those efforts.
This claim remains based primarily on Russian-aligned sources and has not yet been independently verified by Western media or official U.S./Israeli statements.