The Silent Dependency: GNSS Vulnerabilities, Quantum PNT, and the Future of Small Wars

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The Silent Dependency: GNSS Vulnerabilities, Quantum PNT, and the Future of Small Wars

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Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 was reportedly shot down due to GPS jamming attributed to Russia, highlighting vulnerabilities in GNSS technology. The article explores implications for future warfare relying on satellite navigation and quantum positioning technologies.

Introduction: The Crash That Should Have Changed the Conversation On December 25, 2024, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 was reportedly shot down by a Russian air defense system after experiencing GPS jamming – likely also originating from Russia. Thirty-eight passengers and crew were killed. As documented in the peer-reviewed journal GPS Solutions in March 2026, this would be the first instance … Read more The post The Silent Dependency: GNSS Vulnerabilities, Quantum PNT, and the Future of Small Wars appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.

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