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GPS spoofing and jamming have become standard countermeasures on the battlefield in Ukraine,

www.bloomberg.com • July 24, 2026

GPS spoofing and other countermeasures meant to knock drones from the skies over battlefields are giving rise to novel systems that will work even in the face of intense jamming.

Australian company Q-CTRL uses quantum measurements of the earth’s magnetic and gravitational fields to keep uncrewed systems on course in jammed or otherwise GPS-denied environments. ASIO, an Israeli company, navigates with onboard cameras and image processing.

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Drone Navigation Innovations Amidst GPS Jamming in Ukraine GPS jamming in Ukraine has prompted a surge in demand for alternative drone navigation systems. Companies like Q-CTRL, ASIO, and ANELLO showcased their technologies at the Farnborough International Airshow, focusing on solutions that can operate without GPS. Q-CTRL utilizes quantum measurements of the earth's magnetic and gravitational fields, while ASIO employs onboard cameras for navigation. ANELLO has developed a fibre-optic laser gyroscope that is compact and has no moving parts. The urgency for these technologies is heightened by Ukraine's deep-strike drone campaigns targeting Russian infrastructure. The effectiveness of traditional GPS-guided munitions has been compromised due to jamming tactics, necessitating reliable backup systems. These innovations aim to ensure drones can complete missions even in contested electromagnetic environments. 2 sources 60

GPS spoofing and jamming have become standard countermeasures on the battlefield in Ukraine,

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