The International Civil Aviation Organization has condemned Russian and North Korean attempts to interfere with aircraft and ship navigation systems in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf region that occurred on 3-7 October.
ICAO has issued two resolutions condemning the two countries for the incidents, saying that they infracted the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation and urgently called upon both countries to comply strictly with their obligations.
Lisa Dyer, executive director of the GPS Innovation Alliance trade association added: “ICAO’s resolutions condemning GNSS interference are an important milestone in safeguarding global navigation systems. From aviation and maritime trade to freight and ground transportation, GNSS systems are the backbone of global navigation and trade. These operations rely on uninterrupted GPS signals for routing, scheduling, real-time tracking, and more.
“Governments should follow ICAO’s lead by taking action to modernize and secure GPS infrastructure to ensure navigation remains free from harmful interference in freight transport worldwide.”
Shipping operators have also reported malfunctions to navigation equipment in the Red Sea area.
