U.S. Space Force Backs AI-Powered GPS Jamming Detection Technology

Under a new U.S. Space Force contract, Slingshot Aerospace is advancing its GPS jamming detection technology by integrating AI and enhanced geolocation to deliver real-time insights for warfighters By William Mackenzie / 03 Feb 2025

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Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is set to further develop its already operational GPS jamming detection technology by incorporating enhanced geolocation and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect threats around the globe in near real-time. 

Under the $1.9 million contract from the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), Slingshot Aerospace will supply its technology to help detect ground-based GPS jamming and spoofing. 

The new program, PNT-SENTINEL (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing – Secure Electronic Navigation Threat Intelligence and Location), provides Slingshot new funding to enhance its already operational technology by incorporating AI and predictive analytics to rapidly disseminate insights to warfighters and support faster, more informed decision making.

As part of the contract, Slingshot will leverage its recently announced AI model called Agatha, which helps identify anomalous spacecraft within large satellite constellations, to further explore, develop, and integrate cutting-edge AI into PNT-SENTINEL. 

By layering AI into Slingshot’s current technology, it will become more robust and automated in its ability to detect and flag jamming and spoofing threats, as well as differentiate between unintentional or anomalous interference and nefarious acts.

Other enhancements to Slingshot’s capabilities include:

  • Implementing pattern of life algorithms: Advanced pattern of life recognition will identify, flag, and evaluate active jamming events, and produce predictions on how a particular situation may evolve.
  • Multi-GNSS processing: Slingshot will expand beyond monitoring GPS interference and will detect jamming of multiple global navigation satellite systems. The ability to ingest data from multiple GNSS sources allows allied nations to contribute data from their spacecraft to produce a more complete, real-time view of jamming.
  • Interoperable with existing warfighter systems: The capability will seamlessly integrate into existing systems, which will enable disseminating information in near-real time so warfighters can make decisions on operationally relevant timeframes to achieve a strategic advantage.
  • Enhancements to the user interface: An enhanced user interface will provide an easy-to-use platform that allows warfighters across the U.S. and allied services to easily review and make informed decisions during national security operations.

Slingshot’s GPS jamming and spoofing detection and geolocation capabilities leverage data passively collected by a mesh network of thousands of satellites canvasing the Earth. By collecting degradation signals from thousands of satellites that are constantly canvassing the globe, Slingshot is able to create a near-real-time picture of where GPS jamming is taking place on Earth at any given moment.

This space-based technology reportedly provides a more comprehensive view of global jamming conditions compared to existing ground-based detection systems.

Tim Solms, Chief Executive Officer, Slingshot Aerospace, commented, “Modern military operations rely on space systems like GPS, so it’s no surprise that GPS jamming is already a pervasive threat. In addition to military operations, the larger global community is also highly reliant on GPS, but jamming and spoofing may not discriminate between military and civilian users – meaning that functions of daily life like financial transactions and commercial air traffic control could also be affected.”

Posted by William Mackenzie Edited by William Mackenzie, Junior Editor and Copywriter practised in digital content creation and writing about defense and marine technology. Connect & Contact

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