Global Scans · Geospatial · Weekly Summary

• [New] Alongside Teledyne CARIS, Raymarine Commercial will debut its S-100 - ready ECDIS, a future-proof navigation system engineered to support enhanced data layers, modernised workflows, and next-generation electronic charting for commercial fleets. Barchart.com
• [New] An increasing number of flights across Eastern Europe and the Middle East, particularly near Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz, have experienced navigational disruptions caused not by pilot error or technical failure, but by interference with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). RTE
• [New] Teledyne FLIR's Prism SKR upgrade suggests a meaningful threshold crossing in drone autonomy, where pixel-lock targeting and closed-loop mission management could render GPS jamming and signal denial substantially less effective against precision strike drones in contested environments. Drone Warfare
• [New] Russia's electronic warfare investments have already forced iterative Ukrainian drone redesigns, and co-production with French AI firms could accelerate the navigation hardening that currently limits Russian jamming effectiveness. Drone Warfare
• [New] France and the U.K. will organize a conference with partners ready to contribute to a peaceful multinational mission to help restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. WSLS 10
• [New] At Earth, severe solar storms can threaten astronauts, damage satellites, and disrupt power grids, radio links, and navigation systems. Mars Daily
• [New] A DALEC-based navigation layer could help crews and robots maintain situational awareness, track one another's positions, and synchronize activities even in areas with limited direct line-of-sight to Earth. Moon Daily
• [New] Reliable positioning, navigation, and timing will form the backbone of shared lunar infrastructure that multiple missions can trust. Moon Daily
• [New] Securing critical infrastructure - including pipelines, undersea communication cables, and GPS systems - will be increasingly important from Taiwan to the Mediterranean to the Arctic-Baltic region. Macdonald-Laurier Institute
• [New] Outlook: Where the Next Wave of Value Emerges As multi-tenant data platforms mature, expect advanced decision-support - from variable-rate prescriptions to in-season risk mitigation - to leverage geospatial feeds via Google Earth Engine and partner APIs on AWS Marketplace. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Iran on Thursday issued fresh maritime guidance directing vessels to use alternative routes while transiting the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, citing risks posed by potential sea mines in the main navigation channel. India Seatrade News
• [New] The expanding deployment of tactical UAVs has simultaneously elevated exposure to cyberattacks, signal jamming, and GPS spoofing a vulnerability actively exploited in live conflict zones, including operations in Ukraine and the Middle East. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Counter-measures will probably prioritize electronic warfare and GPS spoofing, given that Ukrainian drone operations have historically depended on navigational precision in contested electromagnetic environments. Drone Warfare
• [New] Incidents of drone hacking have surged by 35% over the past year, with vulnerabilities primarily targeting GPS spoofing, data interception, and command-and-control systems. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Built on a multi-orbit approach, Celeste will work alongside Galileo and other satellite navigation systems to deliver centimeter-level geolocation accuracy, improved robustness, strong resistance to jamming and spoofing and low latency (fast signal acquisition). Thales Alenia Space
• By technology, the real-time connected & AI-assisted navigation segment is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR of 16% between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• By system type, the integrated infotainment navigation systems segment is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of 13.6% between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• By display type, the heads-up display integrated navigation is set to grow at a solid share of 18% CAGR between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• GPS spoofing incidents reached approximately 1,000 disruptions per day, affecting over 40,000 vessels worldwide. Navatom
• GPS disruptions could exceed one billion dollars per day in negative impacts. JD Supra
• Most drone mapping systems you will see in 2026 are 905 nm and classed as Class 1 for laser safety. ABJ Drone Academy

Last updated: 19 April 2026