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    Pilots on the Western Scheldt, Netherlands arm themselves against cyber attacks on their navigation

    From 2026, all pilots on the Western Scheldt will be equipped with a Portable Pilot Unit (PPU), an independent navigation system that boosts resilience against GPS spoofing and jamming.
    News • Applications • 09.23.25 • Henry Fatiaki

    Already mandatory for vessels over 350 meters, the technology enhances accuracy, safety, and efficiency. The PPU has proven effective, notably during a GPS outage in Vlissingen. As cyber threats to navigation increase, the pilotage is upgrading the system with lighter sensors, longer battery life, and spoofing alerts.

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