LeadStory

What is GPS jamming?

Asked 8 hours ago

Answer

GPS jamming is when a stronger signal disrupts satellite communications, preventing devices from determining their location. It is often used in electronic or hybrid warfare and can be accidental or deliberate.

Now Playing

DW News

Planes under attack: What is GPS jamming?

DW News · Recent
DW News
DW News
Recent
  • GPS jamming incidents have surged since the Ukraine conflict, affecting aviation. 15s
  • A plane carrying the EU Commission president lost GPS signal and landed manually. 28s
  • GPS jamming can be accidental or deliberate, and spoofing sends false location data. 1m 33s
  • GPS disruptions impact not just planes but also emergency services, finance, and power grids. 2m 3s
  • The EU is planning new satellites to detect and counter GPS interference. 2m 57s
TechnologyAviationMilitary & Conflict

References

Planes under attack: What is GPS jamming?
Icon
DW News
15 hours ago
Planes under attack: What is GPS jamming?

Jamming happens when a stronger signal nearby drowns out the satellite signals. Your device can't figure out where it is anymore.

What can Europe do to defend against GPS interference from Russia?
Icon
Euronews
3 days ago
What can Europe do to defend against GPS interference from Russia?

GPS jamming is basically creating radio noise to override the receiver from receiving any information from a satellite signal.

What Are People Asking?