Vessels and aircraft in the Middle East, particularly near the Iranian coast and the Strait of Hormuz, are experiencing intense "GPS spoofing." This causes their navigation systems to show false locations – sometimes making ships appear to be miles inland on dry land.
By disrupting Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), the jamming significantly increases the risk of collisions and maritime accidents in some of the world’s busiest and most strategically sensitive shipping lanes.
While no state has officially claimed responsibility, military analysts suspect Iran is the primary actor, possibly using domestically produced technology or tools sourced from Russia and China. It is also noted that the U.S. employs similar defensive technology to protect its assets.
The crisis is driving demand for "anti-jamming" hardware and alternative navigation systems that don't rely on satellites, instead using star-mapping or optical imagery to determine location. Experts warn that we are entering an era where GPS can no longer be trusted as a "set and forget" utility, forcing a shift toward more secure, resilient navigation infrastructure.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ewwlx9e1xo
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