NATO Tackles GNSS Interference Threats to Civil Aviation Safety

NATO has renewed its focus on combating electromagnetic interference threats to civil aviation, as incidents involving GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) jamming and spoofing grow in frequency and sophistication. The NATO Aviation Committee is working closely with international partners, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and EUROCONTROL, to enhance aviation safety and resilience.

Intentional disruptions—often caused by state and non-state actors—can involve jamming or transmitting false GNSS signals. These acts of interference can delay, reroute, or even cancel flights, leading to significant economic disruptions across global transport, trade, and tourism sectors.

The NATO Aviation Committee has reported an increase in these incidents across several regions, including the Baltic, Black Sea, and Mediterranean. The committee warns that the sophistication and geographic spread of such threats are growing and require urgent action.

In response, NATO is advocating for enhanced civil-military coordination, deployment of improved ground-based infrastructure, and the creation of a more responsive system for reporting and tracking interference. Strengthening cooperation with key international aviation safety bodies is also a priority to counter these threats effectively.

As NATO’s top civil-military aviation advisory body, the Aviation Committee provides guidance to the North Atlantic Council on aviation security, supporting NATO’s broader mission and operations. The committee emphasizes that improving the resilience of civil aviation against GNSS interference is essential to ensuring flight safety and operational continuity in a rapidly evolving threat environment.

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