GPS Spoofing

Current Context: An Indian Air Force transport aircraft carrying relief to earthquake-hit Myanmar in March 2025 experienced a GPS spoofing attack.

About

• A cyberattack where false GPS signals are broadcast to mislead a GPS receiver.
• The aircraft or vehicle is tricked into navigating based on fake location data.

Implications

• Navigation Disruption: May cause aircraft to deviate from course or report incorrect positions.
• Operational Risk: Can compromise humanitarian missions, military operations, and civil aviation.
• Electronic Warfare Threat: Especially in conflict-prone or hostile regions with high reliance on satellite-based systems.