Global Scans · Geospatial · Weekly Summary

• [New] Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) vulnerabilities to remain a significant security threat across civilian and critical infrastructure environments in 2026. ABI Research
• [New] The U.S. Space Force is pursuing Project Hecate, a long-term initiative to ensure GPS survivability beyond 2040. KeepTrack
• [New] A study mapping climate analogs for 540 North American urban areas concluded that most cities will experience considerable shifts: their future climate may resemble the current climate of places located hundreds of miles farther south. AL DIA News
• [New] In 2026, further advances in seabed mapping, persistent sensing, autonomous inspection, and AI-enabled data fusion will continue shifting protection of CUI toward continuous, networked awareness and response rather than episodic patrols. Marine Technology News
• [New] Ordnance Survey has awarded a £35 million, four-year framework contract to three suppliers for the enhancement and maintenance of its geospatial data, which will improve the accuracy and accessibility of mapping information across Great Britain. UKAuthority
• [New] The implications for satellite tracking and communications are significant, as enhancements in lunar operations may foster better connectivity and navigation systems that could also benefit Earth-bound services. KeepTrack
• [New] Delhi has been using the Crime Mapping Analytics and Predictive System that relies on satellite imagery, CCTNS data, and real-time information from police hotlines to identify and predict crime hotspots for almost a decade. Center for the Study of Organized Hate
• [New] As concerns over GNSS vulnerability mount, Dutch technology company Syntony is drawing increased attention for its work on terrestrial-based positioning and timing services designed to complement satellite-based navigation, particularly in the maritime domain. Inside GNSS - Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engin
• [New] The reliance on Israeli systems creates potential supply chain vulnerabilities during extended conflict, and the electromagnetic congestion of a dense city-state offers rich opportunities for jamming and spoofing attacks against GPS-dependent platforms. Drone Warfare
• [New] Drive consolidation: Organizations can save up to $300K by consolidating legacy scanning tools and siloed risk platforms into Falcon Exposure Management. crowdstrike.com
• [New] Over the next decade, we can expect to see the development of semi-autonomous ships that can operate independently in certain situations, such as open water navigation. Ramybrook
• Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing: Building on FY 2026 NDAA directives, DoD and commercial partners are expanding alternative PNT solutions (e.g., LEO-based augmentation, inertial / optical systems) to counter GPS jamming threats. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
• Fourteen European nations issued a joint warning Sunday that Russian interference with satellite navigation systems poses safety risks to all vessels in the Baltic and North Seas, while signaling that sanctions-evading ships could be treated as stateless and denied port access. The Deep Dive
• Australian firm Q-CTRL is showcasing a next-gen quantum-based navigation tech at the Singapore Airshow 2026, targeting growing concerns over GPS disruption in aviation and defence. The Defense Post
• Thousands of satellites, spent rocket bodies and fragments of debris now circle the planet at high speeds, creating risks for GPS systems, communications and future space missions. Yahoo Finance
• By 2026, drone-based 3D mapping is projected to shorten survey times by up to 60% in mining projects. Farmonaut
• With AI-based flight control algorithms, drone mapping and surveying projects will operate nearly autonomously by 2026. Farmonaut
• The initiative, delivered in partnership with data expertise group EDINA at the University of Edinburgh, will provide interactive mapping tools to 1,800 primary and secondary schools in the lowest 8% of deprived areas across England, Scotland, and Wales. UKAuthority
• More than a million school children in some of Britain's most deprived areas will gain free access to digital mapping resources, as Ordnance Survey expands its Digimap for Schools programme. UKAuthority

Last updated: 22 February 2026