Story ID: 406
Fokker Introduces GPS Jamming and Spoofing Protection
By: Charles Alcock
Caption: New system integrates with multiple civil aircraft flight decks
Word Count: 245
Fokker Services Group has rolled out a new solution for protecting civil aircraft from the growing threat of GPS jamming and spoofing. Introducing the technology at the Dubai Airshow this week, the Dutch company said it actively counters these threats rather than simply detecting them.
According to Fokker, the unspecified active countermeasures provide a “full-spectrum” defense that maintains uninterrupted navigation and enhanced situational awareness for pilots. The company said the modification kits can be integrated with existing avionics suites, and it does not require additional pilot training.
GPS jamming and signal spoofing events have become a more common threat to civilian aircraft, especially in the Middle East and along Europe’s border with Russia. Multiple flight crews have experienced disruptions to their navigation and communications capabilities, resulting in flight diversions and go-arounds on approach.
The electronic warfare threats can impact systems such as flight management, ground proximity warnings, traffic collision avoidance, and terrain avoidance warnings. They can also interfere with satellite communications and air traffic control systems.
“Safety is at the heart of everything we do,” said Fokker Services CEO Menzo van der Beek. “We assembled a team of experts to develop a solution that directly addresses the hazards posed by GPS disruptions. With very positive test results and expected entry into service scheduled for January 2026 with undisclosed launching operators, we’re confident this solution will bring peace of mind to pilots, crews, and airlines.”