GPS Spoofing Incidents in Indian Airspace: A Growing Threat to Aviation Safety
In a concerning revelation, the Indian government recently reported 465 cases of Global Positioning System (GPS) interference and spoofing in the country’s border regions between November 2023 and February 2025. Most of these incidents have been recorded near Amritsar and Jammu, raising significant safety concerns for the aviation sector. With GPS spoofing posing serious threats to aircraft navigation and passenger safety, understanding this phenomenon and implementing robust countermeasures is crucial. What is GPS Spoofing? GPS spoofing, also known as GNSS spoofing, involves manipulating the signals from navigation satellites to mislead receivers into believing false location data. This malicious activity can cause aircraft to deviate from their intended flight path, potentially leading to hazardous situations. In aviation, GPS spoofing is particularly dangerous as modern aircraft heavily rely on GNSS for navigation and positioning. Recent Incidents in India Minister of State for Civi...