GPS Jamming Attacks Disrupt Maritime and Aviation Navigation, Raising Security Concerns
Recent reports indicate a significant increase in GPS jamming attacks, affecting maritime and aviation navigation. According to Windward, a maritime analytics firm, over 1,100 vessels experienced GPS interference in a single day in March, leading to false positioning in sensitive locations such as airports and nuclear power plants. These incidents have heightened navigation and compliance risks, particularly impacting transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The Secure World Foundation's 2026 Global Counterspace Capabilities report highlights a surge in jamming attacks on both GPS and satellite communications, with modern ground-based jammers effectively blocking signals between satellites and receivers. The report also suggests that the Iranian government is actively involved in jamming Starlink signals, which have been crucial during recent communication shutdowns. 
