EU launches system against GPS jamming: how Iris² will replace Starlink.

The EU implements space technologies to combat signal jamming

The European Union is starting to implement new space technologies to combat the jamming of navigation signals. As noted by EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius, 40% of aircraft in Europe face problems related to this phenomenon.

For example, in Lithuania, 1000 cases of GPS signal jamming were recorded in August

, Kubilius emphasized. These incidents pose serious risks to aviation safety and other modes of transport.The EU is working on creating a system that will detect sources of signal jamming and spoofing. This will allow timely warnings to be sent to pilots, drivers, and ship captains about possible navigation threats. An important step is also the development of the European navigation system Galileo and increasing the number of satellites in low Earth orbit.

Development of satellite communication Iris²

In addition, the European Union intends to improve the satellite communication Iris², which will become an alternative to the American Starlink. The EU Commissioner stressed that this project offers significant advantages and is planned for full launch in 2030. Kubilius emphasized the importance of independence from American space services and the development of its own European technologies.

The importance of space defense capabilities

The significance of combating GPS signal jamming is more relevant today than ever. This phenomenon is considered an important part of hybrid warfare, which can destabilize European infrastructure. The European Union is convinced that the development of its own space defense capabilities is critically important to respond to these challenges.Continuous work on improving satellite technologies, such as Galileo and Iris², aims to ensure transport safety and reduce the risks associated with the jamming of navigation signals. Such efforts are an important step towards enhancing Europe's technological independence and its ability to respond to external threats.