India's GPS Problem: Why the Armed Forces Need NavIC to Work The recent surge in Indo Pak tensions has highlighted the strategic importance of India's indigenous navigation system, NavIC.
The Indian Air Force's precision strikes against terror targets in Pakistan in 2019, guided by GPS enabled bombs, demonstrate the country's reliance on foreign satellite navigation systems.
This dependence poses significant security risks, particularly during times of conflict. A single point of failure can compromise the entire system, making it vulnerable to denial or spoofing attacks.