Malicious interference with the United States Global Positioning System (GPS) is a potentially fatal safety hazard that demands immediate attention and unified action. 

As the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency states, “Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) is necessary for the functioning of the nation’s critical infrastructure. Whether for civil, commercial, or military use, nearly all sectors rely on accurate PNT information to provide services.” In many cases, GPS is the sole source of PNT data, making these sectors extremely vulnerable to GPS interference.

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Tim Solms is the CEO of Slingshot Aerospace.