# Global Positioning System (GPS)

Type: Technology

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/global-positioning-system-gps
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## Timeline

- **2026-03**: Current Crisis — Iran consolidates electronic control, creating persistent chaos for international navigation.
- **2025-01**: Maritime Escalation — Increased frequency of maritime spoofing incidents targeting tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.
- **2024-Q3**: Aviation Disruptions — Widespread reports of 'circle spoofing' affecting commercial flights over Iraq and Iran.
- **2023-10**: Initial Surge — Significant increase in GPS interference following the escalation of regional conflict.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### GPS Spoofing Escalates in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Projects Electronic Power
2026-03-23 21:27:51 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Iran has significantly increased GPS spoofing and jamming operations across the Middle East, targeting critical maritime corridors like the Strait of Hormuz. This systematic interference is creating severe navigational hazards for commercial vessels and civil aviation, marking a new phase in regional electronic warfare.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/iran-gps-spoofing-strait-of-hormuz-chaos

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