[SatNews] China launched a second Shen Tong-1 military communications satellite on November 25th.

The first Sen Tong-1 was orbited seven years ago. The 2.3 ton Shen Tong-1s are to provide satellite communications modern military organizations require to operate UAVs and provide secure (encrypted) and reliable communications services required in a combat zone. The Shen Tong-1s are equipped with anti-jamming equipment and special military communications capabilities. China is currently upgrading portions of its armed forces to operate widely dispersed satellite communications.