Is GPS a terrorist target

Answer 1

Here are the things if people wanted to bring the GPS system down, but most of them are unfeasible, especially for a minor terrorist group.

-- Invade or bomb the US Air Force base that operates and maintains the GPS satellites.

-- While maintaining the element of surprise, shoot down at least 20 satellites

from their non-stationary 12,000-mile-high orbits.

-- If they have an area in mind where they're planning a major battle against

US forces, then start in advance by blanketing that entire area with RF at

1.23 GHz and 1.58 GHz, to drown out the GPS signals from the satellites.

Answer 2

While GPS systems themselves are not typically considered direct targets for terrorist attacks, they can be indirectly impacted if critical infrastructure or communication systems supporting GPS are attacked. Disrupting GPS signals could potentially impact transportation, emergency response, and other sectors that rely on precise location and timing information. Additionally, GPS spoofing or hacking attacks could be used by terrorists to deceive or manipulate targeted individuals or systems.