China claims Starlink signals can reveal stealth aircraft – and what that really means

A Chinese state-sanctioned study led by Wuhan University claims passive radar techniques leveraging disturbances in SpaceX Starlink satellite signals can help detect small or stealth targets, demonstrated by tracking a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone under government oversight. While the researchers argue that low-orbit satellite signals and modern processing could enhance covert detection and anti-jamming capabilities, they acknowledge limitations and uncertainty regarding military viability against stealth aircraft like the F-22; the piece frames the claims skeptically and notes the technique is not new.