GPS Outage: Pentagon Accuses Russia of Radio Jamming, Points to GLONASS

The Pentagon has accused Russia of jamming the Global Positioning System (GPS) in Ukraine, potentially endangering civilians and disrupting critical infrastructure.

The US military's accusation comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. GPS, a satellite-based navigation system, is widely used for navigation, surveying, and other applications.

Russia has its own satellite navigation system, called GLONASS, which it has been promoting in recent years.

The Pentagon's accusation suggests that Russia may be attempting to undermine GPS in order to promote its own system. The use of radio jamming to disrupt GPS signals is a serious concern, as it can have a wide range of consequences, including:

Navigation errors, which can lead to accidents or delays

Disruption of critical infrastructure, such as power grids and telecommunications networks

Increased risk of cyber attacks, as GPS jamming can make it easier for hackers to target vulnerable systems

The Pentagon's accusation is based on evidence that Russia has been jamming GPS signals in eastern Ukraine since the start of the invasion.

The US military has not provided specific details about the evidence, but it is likely that it has been collected by satellites, aircraft, or ground-based sensors.

The accusation of GPS jamming is the latest in a series of escalating tensions between the US and Russia over the war in Ukraine.

The US has already imposed sanctions on Russia and provided military aid to Ukraine. Russia, in turn, has threatened to target US satellites if they are used to support Ukraine's military.

The accusation of GPS jamming is a reminder of the potential for conflict in space. As both the US and Russia develop and deploy new satellite technologies, the risk of conflict in space will only increase.