Delhi Airspace Alert: Pakistan Accused of GPS Spoofing Attacks

Aviation safety is under scrutiny in Delhi following a surge in GPS spoofing incidents impacting aircraft operating in and out of the capital. Multiple airlines have reported sophisticated disruptions, with authorities suspecting a deliberate campaign originating from Pakistan. These incidents, occurring within a 60-nautical-mile radius of Delhi, have presented pilots with false navigation data and triggered misleading system alerts, including phantom terrain warnings. This unusual activity over the capital region deviates from typical interference patterns observed closer to the western border. Commercial flights have experienced severe navigation signal falsification, forcing crews to rely on air traffic control for manual guidance during critical phases like approach and takeoff. These disruptions have also contributed to delays at Delhi Airport, particularly during busy periods. While the International Civil Aviation Organization and International Air Transport Association have previously flagged GPS spoofing as a global aviation risk, its intensity and proximity to Delhi are raising significant security concerns. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has launched a technical investigation, collecting crucial flight data and air traffic control logs to understand the extent and origin of these electronic disturbances.