Why GPS is Under Attack – New York Times graphic story

July 3, 2024

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What’s New: An interesting graphic article by the New York Times laying out very simply and clearly the problem for the U.S.

Why It’s Important: U.S. government leadership has yet to reckon with our stark PNT vulnerability and the threats to every facet of our life and national power.

What Else to Know: 

  • There is so much that crowds out important, yet seemingly non-urgent topics like this in U.S. government politics and policy discussions.
  • Solutions will take a long time to implement, so it is urgent we start now.
  • Tell everyone you know, write your elected officials, do what you can.
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