State of the World from NPR

Scrambled GPS: the New Electronic Fog of War

Apr 23, 2024
The podcast delves into the risks of relying on GPS in war zones, with a focus on Ukraine's power grid vulnerabilities and GPS spoofing in the Middle East causing disruptions in navigation. It highlights the challenges of interference, disrupted power flow, and the importance of resilient technology in critical operations.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Navigating Power Grid Challenges in the Midst of Warfare
02:00 • 2min
3
Innovative Solutions for War Zone Timekeeping and GPS Challenges
04:22 • 2min
4
GPS Spoofing Crisis in the Middle East
06:39 • 6min