March 1, 2026

At least 1,000 civilian ships in the Persian Gulf are experiencing navigation problems due to electronic warfare

Since Feb.

At least 1,000 civilian ships in the Persian Gulf are experiencing navigation problems due to electronic warfare

TL;DR

  • At least 1,000 civilian ships in the Persian Gulf have had navigation issues since Feb. 28 due to GPS disruptions.
  • These disruptions are linked to electronic warfare (EW) systems used by coastal states in the region.
  • Signs include vessels receiving incorrect coordinates and AIS routes appearing as straight lines crossing land.
  • Two tankers, SKYLIGHT and MKD VYOM, were attacked in the region within 24 hours.
  • The Joint Maritime Information Center assesses the threat level in the Gulf of Oman as 'critical'.
  • Increased vessel clustering is expected near UAE ports, Omani approaches, and Strait of Hormuz anchorages, raising navigation risks.
  • The threat of aerial missile and drone attacks, collateral damage, and mine deployment persists.

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