Global Scans · Geospatial · Weekly Summary

• [New] The European Union did a survey several years ago and found over 450,000 signals that had the potential to interfere with GPS and the other global navigation satellite systems. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] The CSA will support the development of an open-source Earth observation data platform prototype, Digital Earth Canada (DEC), a powerful networked system serving as a common access point for Canadian and foreign sources of open and free geospatial data. Canadian Space Agency
• [New] In 2026-27, at least 45 Canadian organizations will participate in ESA missions and activities in Earth observation, satellite communications, space exploration, navigation, space safety, and technology development. Canadian Space Agency
• [New] For small island states such as Jamaica, geospatial intelligence and historical hazard analytics are essential tools for anticipating cascading hazards such as flooding and landslides during extreme tropical weather events. Mona GeoInformatics Institute -
• [New] Predictive Analysis: Russia will likely increase deployment of electronic warfare systems targeting drone navigation in sectors where Ukrainian remote mining has been most effective, as the February casualty figures provide sufficient operational incentive to prioritize countermeasures. Drone Warfare
• [New] Russian electronic warfare systems are systematically disrupting satellite navigation in the Baltic Sea, creating risks for shipping and aviation. RBC-Ukraine
• [New] Iran could reasonably accelerate modifications to Shahed flight profiles, navigation systems, or swarm coordination to degrade the effectiveness of Ukrainian interception methods before they become entrenched in Gulf air defence doctrine. Drone Warfare
• [New] Building on the strong foundation of New Radio NTN, 6G will introduce advanced capabilities such as Global Navigation Satellite System-independent operation for increased resilience and multi-radio access technology spectrum sharing for smooth migration. Ericsson.com
• [New] Adding new GPS spacecraft is required to maintain uninterrupted global coverage, and the forthcoming GPS IIIF satellites will deliver even greater capabilities. Media - Lockheed Martin
• [New] Though rocket and drone attacks are also to blame, another major hazard is GPS (Global Positioning System) spoofing - the transmission of counterfeit satellite navigation signals. Scientific American
• [New] The skies over Tehran and Isfahan are currently populated by machines that do not merely follow pre-programmed GPS coordinates, but dynamically hunt, identify, and destroy targets of opportunity based on learned visual and electronic profiles. Project Geospatial
• [New] By exploiting the lack of authentication in GPS signals, attackers transmit counterfeit signals that distort navigation equipment and AIS location data, intentionally diverting vessels from intended routes and increasing the risk of collisions or groundings. Industrial Cyber
• [New] Chinese operators' strategic exploration of enterprise and low altitude use cases, including drones, navigation, and smart driving applications establishes a differentiated application ecosystem development supporting premium service monetization opportunities. Persistence Market Research
• As satellite networks expand and geospatial tools become more advanced, location intelligence will continue to shape the future of technology and global connectivity. citybiz
• Qualcomm will bundle it with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS silicon and pair it with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processors, streamlining design wins for top Android flagships. FindArticles
• Quantum technologies may reshape maritime operations for Southeast Asia's small navies by threatening encryption that protects command and control, port systems, and private communications, and by enabling new positioning, navigation, and timing tools that do not depend on GPS. The Asia Cable
• Public-to-private transactions represented roughly half of total value growth as GPs and their SWF or corporate investing partners took advantage of an improved financing environment for M&A in the US and the opportunity to revamp companies out of the public eye. Bain & Company
• India's acquisition of combat-proven V-BAT drones with Hivemind AI autonomy-validated against Russian EW in Ukraine-signals a strategic shift toward resilient, AI-enabled ISR capabilities across contested Himalayan and maritime theaters where GPS-denial and jamming are expected operational norms. Drone Warfare
• Fuelled by a growing demand for internet connections, communications and mapping, the volume of satellites above Earth has skyrocketed, and is projected to reach half a million by the end of the 2030s. BBC News
• LG Electronics will debut a next-generation telematics solution at MWC Barcelona 2026, combining a telematics control unit and an antenna capable of receiving 5G, GPS, V2X, and satellite signals into a single module. Automotive World

Last updated: 29 March 2026