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The world’s GPS system is vulnerable to hackers or terrorists who could use it to hijack ships -- even commercial airliners, according to a frightening new study that exposes a huge potential hole in national security. Using a laptop, a small antenna and an electronic...
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The future of navigation (MOSA) is happening! – USAF’s R-EGI Project
Image: U.S. Air Force What's New: The Air Force is making progress with it's Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) approach to navigation. Why It's Important: Building a navigation system (like GPS) into an aircraft, weapons, or other system means that to change or...
GAO: More M-Code Delays
Image: Shutterstock What's New: The latest report from GAO about DoD's leadership and management of the GPS program. Why It's Important: Operation of GPS and its associated upgrades and research efforts cost upwards of $2B/yr. The Government Accountability Office...
Europe moving toward a “timing backbone” and looking for input – GPS World
Image: European Commission What's New: Another move by Europe reaffirming their assertion that PNT from space-based is not enough. Why It's Important: Implementing such a system will make participants much more resilient, safer, and support economic (especially tech)...
N. Korea spoofing, again. – SKAI & AP
Image: SKAI Data Services What's New: Another round of GPS disruption by North Korea. Why It's Important: GPS spoofing causes receivers to have hazardously misleading information that can cause or contribute to accidents. What Else to Know: South Korea continues to...