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Iran Uses BDS by China ,Not GPS by US Reason For Missiles Accuracy by Biodun556(op): 3:50pm On Mar 04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhZexXadxxE?si=GWhtWStQPtBi_32z

The US Global Positioning System (GPS) is the established, predominantly used global satellite navigation system operated by the U.S. military. China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), completed in 2020, is a faster-growing, more extensive network with over 56 satellites, offering higher, centimeter-level accuracy in many regions and unique two-way messaging features.

Key Differences and Comparison:
System Size: BeiDou operates 56+ satellites, making it larger than the GPS constellation.
Accuracy & Reach: BeiDou is reported to have better accuracy in many areas, especially within the developing world, including Southeast Asia and Africa.
Capabilities: BeiDou features a unique two-way text messaging capability, enabling communication in areas without cellular coverage, which is not available in the standard U.S. GPS.
Strategic Purpose: GPS is controlled by the U.S. military, raising concerns about potential access denial during conflicts, which spurred China to develop BeiDou as a secure, independent alternative.
Adoption: While GPS is the global standard for many, BeiDou is widely used across Asia and increasingly worldwide, particularly in countries partnering with China's Belt and Road Initiative.

Geopolitical and Technical Implications:
Competition: BeiDou is actively challenging US dominance in satellite navigation, providing an alternative to nations looking to avoid dependency on US infrastructure.
Surveillance Concerns: There have been concerns regarding potential tracking through BeiDou-enabled chips, but experts state that it operates similarly to GPS (one-way signals) for standard users, with the two-way messaging limited to specialized, expensive equipment.
Future Trends: China is expanding BeiDou's capabilities with low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and focusing on integrating it with 5G technology.

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Re: Iran Uses BDS by China ,Not GPS by US Reason For Missiles Accuracy by Mattswaggz: 5:00pm On Mar 04

Iran was never a superpower......what I keep on wondering is why it's praise singers keep on bragging before the war as if Iran was on par with the big dogs.

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Re: Iran Uses BDS by China ,Not GPS by US Reason For Missiles Accuracy by Biodun556(op): 5:02pm On Mar 04

Mattswaggz:
Iran was never a superpower......what I keep on wondering is why it's praise singers keep on bragging before the war as if Iran was on par with the big dogs.

Super power is a myth in 21st century

Re: Iran Uses BDS by China ,Not GPS by US Reason For Missiles Accuracy by Mattswaggz: 5:07pm On Mar 04

Biodun556:
Super power is a myth in 21st century

Nope......let's see without M.A.D in a war scenario Russia, China and the US can be regarded as super power countries militarily though China is largely untested.

Re: Iran Uses BDS by China ,Not GPS by US Reason For Missiles Accuracy by huptin(m): 5:27pm On Mar 04

Missile accuracy? At less thank 1% success fate?

Re: Iran Uses BDS by China ,Not GPS by US Reason For Missiles Accuracy by LeopardX: 8:31pm On Mar 04

Even the so-called bds is a cheap, knockoff version of the GPS. Let's be serious here please.

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Re: Iran Uses BDS by China ,Not GPS by US Reason For Missiles Accuracy by Elusive001: 8:53pm On Mar 04

LeopardX:
Even the so-called bds is a cheap, knockoff version of the GPS. Let's be serious here please.

These kind of fake news keeps them high.

Re: Iran Uses BDS by China ,Not GPS by US Reason For Missiles Accuracy by udemzyudex(m): 9:17pm On Mar 04

Hahaha.. Una don start again.
Hogwash.

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