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p style=”text-align: justify;”>A recent report by OPS Group, a global aviation safety network, has highlighted a sharp rise in GPS interference across several global conflict zones, including India’s borders with Pakistan and Myanmar. This interference poses significant risks to passenger aircraft flying over these regions, raising serious safety concerns.
Causes of GPS Interference
According to the September report, the increase in GPS interference near borders stems from enhanced security measures and the widespread use of drones for illicit activities. These factors have contributed to the rise of “spoofing,” a cyberattack technique where false GPS signals are transmitted to deceive navigation systems. By manipulating GPS signals, spoofing can create false positions, speeds, or altitudes, leading to impaired navigation accuracy and potential aviation incidents.
To counter these threats, technologies like the Inertial Reference System (IRS) provide an alternative to GPS by calculating positions independently. The IRS offers similar accuracy and is unaffected by signal disruptions, making it a valuable backup for navigation systems in high-risk zones.
India has implemented GPS jamming technologies along its border with Pakistan to enhance security and combat drone-based smuggling operations. These drones, often used to transport narcotics, weapons, and counterfeit currency, have become a growing concern. Reports indicate that GPS interference in the region has reached levels of 10%, significantly
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