Electronic Warfare Disrupts Maritime Tracking Data in the Strait of Hormuz

Story Summary
Escalating tensions between Iran and the UAE have triggered widespread GPS and AIS signal jamming, causing vessels to appear at impossible speeds and inland locations. Starboard Maritime Intelligence analyst Mark Douglas attributes the interference to regional electronic warfare systems. This disruption complicates real-time energy flow monitoring, forcing captains to disable transponders for security as transit through the critical waterway remains.





