Global Scans · Geospatial · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Department of Science and Technology is developing an integrated geospatial and artificial intelligence platform that will consolidate its vast datasets to enhance government decision-making, planning and innovation. philstar.com
• [New] As we look to the future, EGNOS v3 will augment the performance of both GPS and Galileo signals to provide even more precise and reliable navigation and extend its coverage beyond Europe, benefiting even more users. Defence Industry and Space
• [New] As of 2026, seven core innovations define Carlin's leadership: fully automated haulage and drills, AI-driven ore modeling, drone / geophysical mapping, renewable energy integration, closed-loop water systems, predictive AI maintenance, and proactive land reclamation. Farmonaut
• [New] The federal government has released Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment, mapping how worsening heat, fires, floods and sea level rise are expected to affect communities, infrastructure, industries and ecosystems, alongside a National Adaptation Plan to guide future action. Hunter New Energy
• [New] The Ocean Decade played a key role in placing science at the heart of global ocean action, launching new initiatives from advancing ocean mapping to expanding funding and capacity development opportunities. Ocean Decade
• [New] What's new: Europe is working to establish a Europe-wide Minimum Operational Network of VORs and DMEs by 2030 for aviation in response to regular disruption of GPS and Galileo signals. RNTF
• [New] Policymakers in Washington are increasingly focused on mapping US critical mineral needs and boosting domestic production capacity to manage dependency risks. Atlantic Council
• [New] GUGI's seabed mapping - combined with Russia's proven interest in hybrid operations - could allow Moscow to cripple internet, energy, and military communications during a crisis. The Soufan Center
• [New] A big focus in 2025 has been leading the global conversation on the IHO's new S-100 data standards, which will modernise maritime navigation and integrate hydrographic data with wider geospatial information. SAFETY4SEA
• [New] Autonomous guidance, navigation and control and maneuvering in the absence of persistent connectivity with Earth-based systems and operators will open up the possibility for more ambitious missions to the Moon and Mars. Redwire Space
• [New] GNSS systems like GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou support emergency services and disaster relief - making radio interference a threat to safety, resilience and societal stability for vulnerable populations and refugee host communities. ITU
• [New] ESA offers a resilient path to ensuring Australia can guard against threats to current space dependencies such as GPS, and seize space opportunities to drive prosperity, resilience and security. SPACE & DEFENSE
• [New] The rising number of GPS disruptions in Europe, especially over the Baltic Sea, has become a significant concern for aviation safety. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The surge in GPS jamming and spoofing not only threatens the safety of civilian flights but also raises broader concerns about airspace security in Europe. Travel And Tour World
• [New] In 2025, the number of GPS disruptions has reached 733, a dramatic increase from just 55 in 2023. Travel And Tour World
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including the U.S. GPS and Europe's Galileo, face a growing threat from spoofing and jamming, especially in conflict zones such as Ukraine where signal disruptions have had tactical implications. International Defense Security & Technology
• The UK Royal Navy's Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office recently teamed up with scientists from the University of Sussex to test new navigation sensors developed to reduce reliance on GPS navigation. GPS World
• ULA will fly the fourth GPS III follow-on mission, which will improve the Department of Defense's GPS capabilities. Space Daily
• Intelligence Online also stated on X about it that Russia's Roscosmos space agency will develop low-cost civilian programmes, with the help of private players, to address the acute crisis facing Russian geospatial intelligence. Medium
• Looking ahead, AI Smart Cities 2025 will likely evolve into even more integrated systems: combining augmented reality for navigation, robotics for maintenance, AI mediators for citizen-government interaction, and further decentralization via edge computing. learnaitools.in
• 2025 will see more demonstrations and approvals in principle for autonomous navigation technologies and more ships completed, ready for unmanned operations, though full autonomous deployment will likely require several more years of testing and regulatory approval. Shipfinex.com
• VyomIC's technology will provide spoofing-proof and jamming-resistant signals, addressing vulnerabilities in existing systems like GPS and GLONASS. / India Guidely
• Over recent years, nations across the Baltic Sea region, Eastern Europe, and the Northern airspace have reported unexplained signal disruptions interfering with GPS and GNSS services. Aerotime

Last updated: 26 October 2025