Why Have a Thousand Ships Lost Their Ability to Use GPS in the Middle East?
Approximately a thousand ships in the Gulf and Gulf of Oman have suffered interference or failures in navigation signals since the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
A wave of electronic interference hits aviation and ships in the Middle East
A significant wave of electronic interference is disrupting aviation and maritime systems across the Middle East, correlated with escalating electronic warfare amid tensions between Iran and Israel.
Surge in GPS interference around Strait of Hormuz increases shipping risks
Increased GPS interference in the Strait of Hormuz is severely impacting shipping operations, with over 1,100 vessels affected since the start of recent conflicts in the region.
Recommendations to Greek ships due to interference and Iranian exercises in the Strait of Hormuz
The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs has issued warnings to Greek ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing risks from misleading VHF instructions and GPS jamming linked to Iranian military exercises.
Recommendations for Greek ships due to jamming and Iranian exercises in the Strait of Hormuz
The Greek Ministry of Shipping has issued warnings to Greek ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to exercise caution due to increased electronic interference and military exercises by Iran.
Explosion in the Gulf of Finland – Expert explains what is currently known
An explosion aboard a container ship in the Gulf of Finland has raised concerns over GPS interference in the area, according to maritime experts.