The United States (US) reportedly hindered India’s military operations during the Kargil conflict in 1999 by intentionally degrading GPS signals. Similar tactics were allegedly used by Israel to confuse Iran’s missile targeting teams during a recent attack. GPS jamming can disrupt missile and drone accuracy, as seen in Iran’s failed attack on Israel. India subsequently developed its own navigation system, NavIC, ensuring precise positioning and strategic autonomy. Despite attempts to bypass GPS jamming, Iran’s use of Russia’s GLONASS system proved less effective.
US Allegedly Hindered India’s Military Operations by Jamming GPS Signals
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