GPS interference, through jamming and spoofing, has surged globally, threatening the safety of international aviation and maritime travel.
Incidents affecting civil aviation rose by roughly 500% in 2024, highlighting the scale of the vulnerability in modern navigation.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a critical danger zone where persistent signal manipulation causes ship groundings and collisions.
New research focuses on navigation resilience using cellular signals and low Earth orbit satellites as alternatives to traditional GPS.