Ballistic missiles, unlike hovercraft or cruise missiles, do not require GPS systems to fly and change direction. These missiles follow a pre-programmed trajectory that is not affected by GPS jams. It has been reported that GPS-based missiles and UAVs fired at the country were intercepted outside its territory, with most of their trajectories being jammed.
Interceptors use radar systems to send out radio signals that bounce off objects, whether stationary or in motion. These signals return to the antenna located near the launch system, which decodes the position of the object. Interceptors do not rely on GPS for navigation and interception of missile threats. Disrupting a ballistic missile is challenging as it follows a pre-programmed trajectory based on engine timing and fin direction. Once the missile’s engine stops working, it descends back to Earth, making interception critical.
The GPS system in Israel is American and covers the entire planet, with other limited systems available from Russia, China, Japan, India, and Europe. Countries like Iran and Jordan also activate GPS jamming, posing a challenge to navigation systems. Airplanes rely on GPS as well as other navigation systems for safe travel, including inertial navigation and radar systems of control towers.
To navigate effectively during GPS disturbances, it is advised to download routes in advance in mapping applications, input one’s location manually in apps, ensure accurate address details for food ordering apps, and verify location integrity before using dating apps. Staying informed and adapting to GPS disruptions can help in various everyday scenarios.
In summary, ballistic missiles are not dependent on GPS systems for their flight path or directional changes unlike hovercraft or cruise missiles. The interception of these missiles relies on interceptor technology that uses radar systems rather than GPS for navigation and interception of threat targets.
GPS jamming poses a challenge to navigation systems worldwide with countries like Iran and Jordan activating such jammers regularly. However