The NATO Aviation Committee is working with organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organisation and EUROCONTROL to mitigate the increasing threat of electromagnetic interference, including jamming and spoofing, to civil aviation.
In a Thursday statement, NATO said deliberate jamming and false Global Navigation Satellite Systems signals can disrupt global trade, transport and tourism. The NATO Aviation Committee, which advises the North Atlantic Council on aviation safety and security, has observed that such interference is becoming more frequent, widespread and sophisticated, requiring further action to enhance civil aviation’s resilience. This includes deploying ground infrastructure, improving reporting and tracking, and strengthening cooperation with international partners.
In November 2024, the NATO Electronic Warfare Advisory Committee, in charge of EW issues, also met to discuss achieving superiority in electromagnetic warfare. Proposals were made to improve the exchange and reporting of EW information among NATO allies, ultimately enhancing electromagnetic operations.
In a related development, NATO recently awarded Keysight Technologies a contract to enhance radar and EW testing across allied naval bases. The California-based company will deploy radar target generators and EW threat simulators, aiding NATO in ensuring the accuracy of sensor systems and electronic support measures.
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