Global satellite radio navigation is under attack, say UN agencies

Global satellite radio navigation is under attack, say UN agencies

Satellite navigation systems are increasingly under attack, say three UN agencies. Image: IMO Aircraft, shipping and telecommunication satellite navigation systems are increasingly being jammed by faked sources (spoofing) and it is a worry to three United Nations agencies. A joint statement by the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and International Maritime Organisation (I…

Towards resilient navigation in the without satellites

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Efficient shipping routes are vital for Germany's economy, especially in and around the Baltic Sea. However, maritime operations remain vulnerable to disruptions in satellite navigation systems such as GPS or Europe's Galileo. Such failures can cause vessel navigation displays to lose position data or worse, deliver false coordinates, increasing the likelihood of accidents. To counter thes