IAF Aircraft Targeted By Mid-Air Cyberattack During Relief Mission In Myanmar: Report

Last Updated:April 14, 2025, 13:55 IST

The IAF’s C-130J aircraft faced a cyberattack involving the “spoofing” of its satellite-based GPS signals, which disrupted and misled the aircraft’s navigation system during flight.

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Indian Air Force’s aircraft deployed for ‘Operation Brahma’ relief mission in the earthquake-hit Southeast Asian nation since March 29 faced mid-air cyber attacks, according to a report.

The IAF’s C-130J aircraft faced a cyberattack involving the “spoofing" of its satellite-based GPS signals, which disrupted and misled the aircraft’s navigation system during flight.

According to a report by Times of India, the pilot swiftly responded to the crisis and immediately switched to the internal navigation system (INS) to ensure safe navigation.

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