Government Confirms Cyberattack on Indian Airports Involving GPS Spoofing

The Indian government confirmed GPS spoofing attacks on major airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, where false signals disrupted flights using GPS-based landings. Pilots followed contingency procedures without major impact. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said AAI and WMO are tracing interference sources. Since 2023, DGCA mandates reporting such incidents. India maintains ground navigation aids and boosts cybersecurity per national protection guidelines.