Ukraine Unveils 'Hrim' LTE Modem for Drone Control Without Starlink
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The Ukrainian company Militech Group has developed a new LTE modem called 'Hrim.' The device allows operators to control unmanned aerial vehicles and ground robotic systems. The developers want such systems to operate independently of Starlink satellite internet.
Ukrainian military units and volunteers have long used Starlink for communications at the front. However, dependence on a single provider may be risky. If access to Starlink is restricted or the service disappears, drone control could stop. For this reason, new communication tools are of great importance for the security and operation of units.
According to a source, the modem uses LTE mobile communications. This means that it requires a terrestrial network from a mobile operator to function. Detailed technical specifications and conditions of use are not specified in the available information. Therefore, it is currently difficult to assess how effective the device will be in combat conditions.
For now, 'Hrim' is one of several Ukrainian developments aimed at making drone control more resistant to jamming and interference. Further news about testing and deployment of the modem can be expected in the future.
Sources: ITC.ua
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