The Chinese 11-element interference-protected antenna TDXL-KGR1101, which is considered the main part of the guidance system for the Geranium line of strike drones, has begun to be openly sold on the AliExpress e-commerce platform. This was reported by Defence blog.
The cost of the antenna is $3,200, with the possibility of delivery to the USA. The TDXL-KGR1101 model is protected from interference created by electronic warfare (EW) equipment. Thanks to this component, "Geraniums" accurately hit the target even in the zone of powerful EW.
The product description on AliExpress states that the TDXL-KGR1101 model receives signals from GPS and the Russian GLONASS system. It also supports the transmission of BDS L-band signals.
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