Ceasefire Effect: GPS Jamming Eases and Unusual AIS Messages Reflect Maritime Caution
Ceasefire Impact: GPS Jamming Trends in the Gulf On June 24, a notable easing of tensions in the Gulf region was reflected in a drop in GPS jamming incidents affecting maritime vessels. Only 15% of vessels were impacted, a significant improvement from June 23, when 24% experienced disruptions. Simultaneously, the total number of vessels in…
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Why AI Can’t Patch Over a Leaking Data Hull
In the Gen AI era, everyone is moving fast. Product demos abound. New features roll out weekly. The buzzwords are everywhere: “revolutionary AI,” “cutting-edge models,” “real-time intelligence.” But behind the flashy messaging, a quiet truth holds: Even the most powerful AI won’t sail far if your data foundation is leaking.In the race to adopt AI…
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Shipping on Highest Alert After U.S. Strikes Iran. What Comes Next?
As of now, the Strait of Hormuz remains open to maritime traffic following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities on Sunday. However, commercial shipping in the region is operating under the highest threat levels in more than two decades. In retaliation for the strikes, Iran’s parliament passed a motion to close the Strait — a…
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Middle East on the Precipice: GPS Jamming in the Arabian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz Disrupts 970 Ships Daily
According to Windward data, approximately 970 ships per day have experienced GPS jamming in the Arabian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz over the past four days. Ships’ Automatic Identification System (AIS) signals are increasingly appearing in implausible locations — such as Iranian ports, the Omani desert, and around Dubai — due to widespread GPS jamming…
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