Flights near Delhi airport disrupted by GPS spoofing, government confirms in parliament

GPS Spoofing Disrupts Flights Near Delhi Airport

Several major airports, including Delhi, have experienced disruption due to GPS spoofing and GNSS signal interference, as confirmed by the government in a statement presented to Parliament.

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, these incidents affected navigational systems used by aircraft during approach and landing. The disruptions were primarily detected in the vicinity of the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Officials reported that necessary precautionary measures were taken to ensure flight safety and that no major accidents were recorded.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated that it has been closely monitoring the situation in collaboration with relevant security and technical agencies. Investigations are ongoing to identify the sources of interference, which may include intentional jamming or technical faults.

A senior aviation authority official was quoted saying:

“Measures are being implemented to mitigate signal interference and ensure the integrity of aircraft navigation systems.”

The government reaffirmed that the safety of flight operations remains a top priority and that efforts are underway to strengthen the country’s navigation infrastructure against such cyber and signal-based threats.


Author’s summary: The Indian government confirmed in Parliament that GPS spoofing disrupted flights near Delhi, prompting safety measures and ongoing investigation.

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