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• [New] The demand for GPS trackers is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.4% from 2022 to 2030, highlighting the increasing importance of tracking solutions in today's society. 2025 Top 10 GPS Navigation Systems for Cars: Ultimate G
• [New] The pioneering launch will carry a $250 million military experiment into geostationary orbit, potentially revolutionizing GPS modernization efforts. KeepTrack
• [New] By 2025, advancements in 3D mapping, computer vision, and semantic understanding will allow devices to not just see surfaces but comprehend them. INAIRSPACE
• [New] Malware in ground-station control networks or falsified navigation data uploads could corrupt satellite ephemerides, spreading faulty coordinates globally within minutes. Starburst
• [New] Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) operate with signals so faint, around -160 dBW at Earth's surface, that they are uniquely vulnerable to a range of natural and human-made disruptions. Starburst
• [New] A major GNSS outage, whether localized or global, could paralyze navigation, slow digital communication, and destabilize economic systems. Starburst
• [New] The emphasis on defence comes amid GPS jamming threats, new kinetic missiles, and dependence on foreign launch systems threaten to limit Europe's space access. Yahoo News Singapore
• [New] A £13 million investment will support work on a UK Global Navigation Satellite Systems interference monitoring programme. UKAuthority
• [New] The navigation window for non-ice class vessels is expected to widen further in the coming years. gCaptain
• Beyond connectivity, IRIS will be the backbone of other space-based Earth observation and navigation infrastructure in Europe and will serve as a data transmission relay. Thales Alenia Space
• The 4K Max has the fastest processor of any Amazon Fire TV Stick, so expect zippy navigation. Engadget
• In today's hyperconnected world, a storm of comparable strength could cripple satellites, disrupt GPS and radio communications, and knock out sections of the global power grid. Insurance Business
• Enhanced monitoring systems, including satellite mapping by agencies like NASA and NOAA, can help predict where and when Sargassum will accumulate. BGR
• NAV Canada, the agency in charge of air traffic control in Canada, says it does not anticipate any disruption to the provision of Canadian air navigation services as a result of the current government shutdown in the United States. Global News
• Launched with the UK Hydrographic Office, the eight-month project will see Plymouth-based Marine AI fine-tune its baseline large language model to process ADMIRALTY Sailing Directions and Radio Navigation Warnings, which are currently written in natural language. MAB - Engineering
• The three companies, Airbus, Leonardo and Thales, will pool their interests in areas such as space exploration, earth observation, space threats and satellite navigation. BBC News
• Rosatom's managers emphasise that nuclear-powered navigation requires tight oversight and real-time communication, without which accidents could undermine not only commerce but also environmental legitimacy. / Russia Modern Diplomacy
• For Washington, the South China Sea has become a theater within which Beijing is challenging freedom of navigation, undermining alliance credibility, and trying to impose a coercive sphere of influence from which the US Navy will be permanently expelled beyond the First Island Chain. National Security Journal
• UN agencies warn that ground-based jamming now threatens military operations, disrupts airline navigation, and interferes with maritime shipping. Satellite Evolution
• By 2030, we will see autonomy in limited segments (long highways), but human drivers will remain essential for complex navigation, first / last mile, and critical decision-making. Crown Xpress Transport

Last updated: 07 December 2025