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America runs on GPS. It needs a backup plan

US policymakers and security analysts are renewing warnings that America's economy, transport and military depend heavily on GPS, a single vulnerable satellite system prone to jamming and spoofing. Calls are growing for resilient backup navigation and timing alternatives, with discussion over funding terrestrial systems and stronger protections for critical infrastructure.

Why now: Rising concerns over GPS vulnerability to jamming and adversaries have put navigation resilience back on the policy agenda.

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