Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Ted Postol: Fraud of Missile Defence Exposed in Iran War
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Mar 9, 2026 Ted Postol, MIT professor and national security technologist with decades studying missile systems, outlines why missile defenses are failing in the Iran conflict. He discusses Iranian missile and drone precision, satellite-guided long-range strikes, mass-production overwhelm of defenses, countermeasures like maneuvering warheads and decoys, and the resulting escalation and humanitarian risks.
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Low Bandwidth Satellites Support Live Drone Guidance
- Iridium terminals provide ~350 kbps downlink and ~700 kbps uplink usable from drones and aircraft.
- Postol shows small, low-power Iridium devices can stream video to operators, enabling first-person remote guidance.
Low Res Video Is Enough For Terminal Accuracy
- Live low-res video (240p at 20–30 fps) is sufficient for precise terminal guidance.
- Postol contrasts 1300-foot imagery showing 240p still gives operators the visual clarity needed to steer drones to targets.
Commercial Sensors Democratize Guidance Tech
- Commercial high-end sensors and cameras are widely available globally and level the technology gap.
- Postol notes infrared and visible cameras that once required advanced industrial bases are now purchasable off-the-shelf for drones and munitions.