The article highlights the increasing risks to GPS systems, crucial for the global economy and navigation, as demonstrated by recent GPS disruptions at Denver International Airport caused by jamming and spoofing, which pose significant security threats to vital networks.
The US Army is set to test its Terrestrial Layer System-Brigade Combat Team (TLS-BCT) in September, which combines cyber, jamming, and signals intelligence capabilities. The TLS-BCT is designed to provide smaller Army formations with the ability to understand their surroundings, disrupt enemy networks, and counter advanced electronics used by countries like China and Russia. The test will evaluate the system's performance against threat emitters and its ability to conduct mission threads. The Army is investing in tactical electronic warfare capabilities after years of neglect, with the effectiveness of electronic warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict serving as motivation.