Rising Threat of GPS/GNSS Jamming and Spoofing in Europe

In 2026, GPS/GNSS jamming and spoofing incidents have surged, particularly affecting aviation and maritime operations in Europe. Thirteen coastal European nations and Iceland have reported increasing GNSS interference, prompting a collective response to reinforce compliance with safety regulations. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued a warning in March 2025, highlighting the urgent threat to public safety and international commerce. The FAA has updated its guidance on GPS interference, identifying hotspots for spoofing, including the Baltic Sea and other global regions. The FAA's revised guide emphasizes the need for operators to report interference incidents to improve coordination. The GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA) has called for a coordinated government strategy to combat these threats, focusing on deterrence and enforcement against bad actors. Without immediate action, the risk to public safety and global commerce is expected to escalate.

Key Points: • GPS/GNSS jamming and spoofing incidents are rising, particularly in Europe. • Thirteen European nations have united to address growing GNSS interference. • The FAA's updated guide highlights global hotspots for GPS spoofing.