India Deploys Jammers to Disrupt Pakistani Aircraft Navigation

India has activated sophisticated jamming technology along its western frontier to interfere with the navigation systems of Pakistani military aircraft. This strategic move targets Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, including those from GPS (United States), GLONASS (Russia), and Beidou (China), which are critical for the operation of Pakistan’s military aviation. The deployment aims to diminish Pakistan’s navigation precision and combat effectiveness.

The decision follows India’s issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on April 30, 2025, which barred all Pakistani-registered, operated, or leased aircraft both military and civilian from entering Indian airspace until May 23, 2025. This airspace restriction has forced Pakistani carriers, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), to reroute flights through Chinese or Sri Lankan airspace to reach destinations in Southeast Asia, the Far East, and parts of the Middle East.

The escalation comes in the wake of the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. In response, India has implemented a series of retaliatory measures, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and revoking visas for Pakistani nationals. The jamming systems are designed to impair Pakistan’s situational awareness and the accuracy of its precision-guided munitions, serving as a deterrent amid heightened tensions.

India Today reports that these actions underscore India’s shift toward electronic warfare to counter potential threats from Pakistan. The airspace closure and jamming operations have significantly disrupted Pakistani military and commercial aviation, while Indian carriers like IndiGo and Air India continue operations unaffected, leveraging their larger fleets.