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The consequences of GPS spoofing could include midair collisions caused by the inability to maintain the required separation; controlled flight into terrain caused by proximity to high terrain; and runway excursions caused by the loss of runway overrun prevention systems.Wars & GPS SpoofingThe rise in global conflicts has significantly contributed to increased incidents of GPS spoofing. Airlines reported 4.3 lakh cases of satellite signal jamming or spoofing over conflict zones in 2024, which is a 62 per cent increase from the 2.6 lakh incidents recorded in 2023.advertisement'Global conflicts drove a major rise in GPS spoofing and jamming in 2024. Such incidents have been common around Egypt, Lebanon, the Black Sea, as well as near the Russian borders with Estonia, Latvia, and Belarus. GPS jamming has also occurred in Myanmar and on the border between India and Pakistan around Lahore, though less frequently,' the IATA noted.GPS spoofing is only one of the many forms of cyberattacks faced by the global aviation industry. Other attacks include ransomware attacks, unauthorised access, credential theft and damaging other critical systems.Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States mentioned that the effects of GPS jamming or spoofing have been observed by crews in various phases of flight. In some cases, these effects led to re-routing or diversions due to the inability to perform safe instrument procedures. It also launched a website where pilots can report such incidents.- EndsMust Watch
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- The Hindu
IAF chief on loss incurred by Pakistan in Operation Sindoor, Karnataka's inquiry into vote fraud allegations, and more in The Hindu's top news of August 9, 2025.
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Mint
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- Mint
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India Today
7 hours ago
- India Today
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