From Hormuz to the cockpit: How warfare and criminal activity undermine GPS and the race to safeguard navigation

The widespread reliance on GPS for navigation in everything from commercial airliners to supertankers has become a prime target for warfare and criminal interference, prompting urgent research into backup systems. As conflicts like those near the Strait of Hormuz highlight the vulnerability of these signals, experts are scrambling to develop more secure alternatives to prevent catastrophic disruptions in critical transportation and logistics. This race to safeguard navigation isn't just about technology; it's about ensuring global safety and economic stability in a world where traditional navigation systems are increasingly at risk.