China could attack Starlink-like satellites using laser weapon-equipped submarines: Study

A study led by Wang Dan, a professor with the Naval Submarine Academy, China suggests that Chinese submarines equipped with lasers could disable SpaceX's Starlink satellites if China's security was threatened. The submarines would use a retractable "optoelectronic mast" to fire at satellites before diving back down. The researchers believe this type of laser attack submarine could be mass-produced, and deployed globally to counter military threats to China.