• BREAKING—Elon Musk: “China is more civilized than the US.”
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  • *SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 15/07/2025*

    FG declares July 15 as public holiday to honour Buhari

    Tinubu, African leaders for Daura to attend Buhari’s burial

    Osinbajo, governors, Dangote, others honour Awujale

    Soldiers bar traditionalists from Awujale’s Muslim funeral

    PTDF screens 560 N’West candidates for overseas scholarship

    JAMB spends N113.8m supervising UTME in seven countries

    Super Falcons star Babajide Rinsola signs for AS Roma

    Naira rebounds to four-month high, trades N1,518/$

    US Supreme Court allows Trump to resume Education Department dismantling

    Mother of jailed Egyptian-UK activist ends 10-month hunger strike

    Visa overstay: US threatens Nigerians with deportation, permanent travel ban

    China, Ogun GFTZ donate to pupils

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    *DID YOU KNOW?*

    * An area of Angola called Cabinda is separated from the rest of the country by a small strip of land belonging to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cabinda, a major oil-producing region, has been a point of contention and a driver for the separatist movement.

    * Kangaroos keep growing until they die. They are the world’s largest marsupial.
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    Fuel subsidy removal necessary – Tinubu

    Buhari: Tinubu sets up 9-man committee as burial holds today

    Tinubu to receive Buhari’s body in Katsina on Tuesday

    Presidency: FEC postpones special session in honour of Buhari

    National Assembly mourns, suspends plenary till July 22

    Akpabio appeals court order recalling suspended Natasha

    PIA brought $16bn investment in two years –Deputy Speaker

    Natasha fires back at Akpabio over reinstatement challenge

    CJN seeks AI adoption in judicial library services

    Alleged forgery: Court fixes July 16 for arraignment of 3 Ghanaians, lawyer

    EFCC secures conviction of five Internet fraudsters in Kwara

    10 Anambra union members arraigned over cyberstalking

    EFCC seals Kaduna hotel over money laundering violations

    NSCDC deploys 2,807 operatives ahead of Buhari’s burial

    FG banks on investors for N2.3tn infrastructure drive

    NYSC to deploy more ICT tools, train officers amid rising cyber threats — DG

    FCT area council workers suspend strike over Wike’s intervention

    Ogun varsity students resort to self-help over robbery attacks

    Anglican Church reaffirms rejection of LGBTQ practice

    Adoke’s memoir desperate cover-up of Malabu scandal – HEDA

    Metering gap persists amid 187,000 Q1 installations

    40% of bonded terminals lack basic facilities – Operators

    Rainoil unveils 10 new fuel stations

    NMDPRA attracted $1.2bn into modular refineries — DAPPMAN

    Geregu posts N20.18bn H1 profit

    UBA marks 10th anniversary of partnership with VERiCASH

    Corruption behind inflated petrol consumption figures – Dangote

    Elected Lagos chairmen get certificates of return Wednesday

    Youth Party, LP reject Lagos LG poll

    2027: Adeleke attacks Aregbesola over plan to oust gov

    ADC, opposition coalition vow to take over Kaduna

    Don’t probe Obaseki, Wike advises Okpebholo

    Okpebholo cancels New Edo Line’s inauguration to honour Buhari

    Buhari’s legacies won’t be forgotten – Niger gov

    Aiyedatiwa warns 16 new commissioners against undue favour

    Katsina communuty negotiating with bandits – Commissioner

    Ogun lawmaker hails Osoba at 86

    Lagos developing blue economy policy to drive growth — SSG

    Kano promises December delivery of roads, flyovers

    Nasarawa adopts FG’s health investment initiative

    Ogun workers begin strike over N82bn pension deductions

    Kano boosts rural power with 500 transformers

    Kano police calm fears over scholar’s sermon

    Three Abia kidnap victims rescued, N2m ransom recovered

    4 dead as 3-storey building collapses in Kano

    Police inspector, three CJTF members killed in Zamfara

    Sokoto students build electric-powered car

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    *TODAY IN HISTORY*

    * On this day in 1799, the Rosetta Stone was found. The ancient Egyptian rock inscribed with a decree by King Ptolemy V was found in the Egyptian port city of Rashid (Rosetta) by French Captain Pierre Bouchard.

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    Many leaders as you see them.
    Na different disguise them dey go.
    Animal in human skiin.
    Animal dey putu tie oo
    Animal dey wear agbada
    Animal dey putu suit oh.

    Fela Anikulapo-Kuti

    Good morning


    *Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com +234-8122200446*
    *SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 15/07/2025* FG declares July 15 as public holiday to honour Buhari Tinubu, African leaders for Daura to attend Buhari’s burial Osinbajo, governors, Dangote, others honour Awujale Soldiers bar traditionalists from Awujale’s Muslim funeral PTDF screens 560 N’West candidates for overseas scholarship JAMB spends N113.8m supervising UTME in seven countries Super Falcons star Babajide Rinsola signs for AS Roma Naira rebounds to four-month high, trades N1,518/$ US Supreme Court allows Trump to resume Education Department dismantling Mother of jailed Egyptian-UK activist ends 10-month hunger strike Visa overstay: US threatens Nigerians with deportation, permanent travel ban China, Ogun GFTZ donate to pupils ------------------------- *DID YOU KNOW?* * An area of Angola called Cabinda is separated from the rest of the country by a small strip of land belonging to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cabinda, a major oil-producing region, has been a point of contention and a driver for the separatist movement. * Kangaroos keep growing until they die. They are the world’s largest marsupial. ------------------------- Fuel subsidy removal necessary – Tinubu Buhari: Tinubu sets up 9-man committee as burial holds today Tinubu to receive Buhari’s body in Katsina on Tuesday Presidency: FEC postpones special session in honour of Buhari National Assembly mourns, suspends plenary till July 22 Akpabio appeals court order recalling suspended Natasha PIA brought $16bn investment in two years –Deputy Speaker Natasha fires back at Akpabio over reinstatement challenge CJN seeks AI adoption in judicial library services Alleged forgery: Court fixes July 16 for arraignment of 3 Ghanaians, lawyer EFCC secures conviction of five Internet fraudsters in Kwara 10 Anambra union members arraigned over cyberstalking EFCC seals Kaduna hotel over money laundering violations NSCDC deploys 2,807 operatives ahead of Buhari’s burial FG banks on investors for N2.3tn infrastructure drive NYSC to deploy more ICT tools, train officers amid rising cyber threats — DG FCT area council workers suspend strike over Wike’s intervention Ogun varsity students resort to self-help over robbery attacks Anglican Church reaffirms rejection of LGBTQ practice Adoke’s memoir desperate cover-up of Malabu scandal – HEDA Metering gap persists amid 187,000 Q1 installations 40% of bonded terminals lack basic facilities – Operators Rainoil unveils 10 new fuel stations NMDPRA attracted $1.2bn into modular refineries — DAPPMAN Geregu posts N20.18bn H1 profit UBA marks 10th anniversary of partnership with VERiCASH Corruption behind inflated petrol consumption figures – Dangote Elected Lagos chairmen get certificates of return Wednesday Youth Party, LP reject Lagos LG poll 2027: Adeleke attacks Aregbesola over plan to oust gov ADC, opposition coalition vow to take over Kaduna Don’t probe Obaseki, Wike advises Okpebholo Okpebholo cancels New Edo Line’s inauguration to honour Buhari Buhari’s legacies won’t be forgotten – Niger gov Aiyedatiwa warns 16 new commissioners against undue favour Katsina communuty negotiating with bandits – Commissioner Ogun lawmaker hails Osoba at 86 Lagos developing blue economy policy to drive growth — SSG Kano promises December delivery of roads, flyovers Nasarawa adopts FG’s health investment initiative Ogun workers begin strike over N82bn pension deductions Kano boosts rural power with 500 transformers Kano police calm fears over scholar’s sermon Three Abia kidnap victims rescued, N2m ransom recovered 4 dead as 3-storey building collapses in Kano Police inspector, three CJTF members killed in Zamfara Sokoto students build electric-powered car ------------------------- *TODAY IN HISTORY* * On this day in 1799, the Rosetta Stone was found. The ancient Egyptian rock inscribed with a decree by King Ptolemy V was found in the Egyptian port city of Rashid (Rosetta) by French Captain Pierre Bouchard. ------------------------- Many leaders as you see them. Na different disguise them dey go. Animal in human skiin. Animal dey putu tie oo Animal dey wear agbada Animal dey putu suit oh. Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Good morning *Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com +234-8122200446*
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  • BREAKING: "The US and allies in the Indo-Pacific region are ready to respond to CHINA if it invades TAIWAN"—USofficial!!
    BREAKING: "The US and allies in the Indo-Pacific region are ready to respond to CHINA if it invades TAIWAN"—USofficial!!
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  • Corruption is ILLEGAL in China.
    Stealing from the People is punishable by DEATH.
    🚨🇨🇳🚩 Corruption is ILLEGAL in China. Stealing from the People is punishable by DEATH.
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  • #Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit #China!

    | Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in a conversation with foreign policy journalists, announced the visit of Foreign Minister Sayyed Abbas Araghchi to China.

    | According to Baghaei, the #Iranian Foreign Minister will leave for China on Monday to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (#SCO) ministerial meeting at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

    | In addition to participating in the Foreign Ministers’ meeting and explaining the positions and views of our country, the Foreign Minister will meet and discuss with the Chinese Foreign Minister and a number of other foreign ministers participating in this meeting.

    | Coordinating and preparing the preparations for the SCO summit is the main agenda of the foreign ministers’ meeting.
    
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    📸 #Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit #China! 🇮🇷|🇨🇳 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in a conversation with foreign policy journalists, announced the visit of Foreign Minister Sayyed Abbas Araghchi to China. 🇮🇷|🇨🇳 According to Baghaei, the #Iranian Foreign Minister will leave for China on Monday to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (#SCO) ministerial meeting at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. 🇮🇷|🇨🇳 In addition to participating in the Foreign Ministers’ meeting and explaining the positions and views of our country, the Foreign Minister will meet and discuss with the Chinese Foreign Minister and a number of other foreign ministers participating in this meeting. 🇮🇷|🇨🇳 Coordinating and preparing the preparations for the SCO summit is the main agenda of the foreign ministers’ meeting.  🆔 Subscribe: https://t.me/News_Articles_Analysis/55820
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    📸 #Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit #China! 🇮🇷|🇨🇳 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in a conversation with foreign policy journalists, announced the visit of Foreign Minister Sayyed Abbas Araghchi to China. 🇮🇷|🇨🇳 According to Baghaei, the #Iranian Foreign Minister will leave for China on Monday to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (#SCO) ministerial meeting at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. 🇮🇷|🇨🇳 In addition to participating in the Foreign Ministers’ meeting and explaining the positions and views of our country, the Foreign Minister will meet and discuss with the Chinese Foreign Minister and a number of other foreign ministers participating in this meeting. 🇮🇷|🇨🇳 Coordinating and preparing the preparations for the SCO summit is the main agenda of the foreign ministers’ meeting.  🆔 Subscribe: https://t.me/News_Articles_Analysis/55820
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  • JUST IN: Tinubu asks Shettima to accompany Buhari's body back from the UK to Nigeria.


    BREAKING: China has opened a mega factory to mass-produce its J-35 5th-gen stealth fighters.
    China’s J-35 stealth fighters going into mass production marks a new era in air power!
    The regional balance could shift—eyes on the skies!

    Israeli Army Chief to Ben-Gvir:
    “Think you’re a tough guy? Go fight in Gaza… and if you survive even one day, I’ll personally crown you king of bravery!”


    JUST IN: Tinubu asks Shettima to accompany Buhari's body back from the UK to Nigeria. 🇨🇳 BREAKING: China has opened a mega factory to mass-produce its J-35 5th-gen stealth fighters. China’s J-35 stealth fighters going into mass production marks a new era in air power! 🇨🇳✈️ The regional balance could shift—eyes on the skies! Israeli Army Chief to Ben-Gvir: “Think you’re a tough guy? Go fight in Gaza… and if you survive even one day, I’ll personally crown you king of bravery!” 🤡👑
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  • SOME OF Mr. Peter Obi ’S DONATIONS TO SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS, 2023 TILL DATE

    1. Faith Nursing College, Nsukka, Enugu State, N20m, 2023

    2. Faith Specialist Hospital, Awka, Anambra State, N40m, 2023

    3. Millenium College of Nursing, Awka, Anambra State, N10m, 2023,

    4. College of Nursing Sciences, St, Gerald’s Hospital, Kaduna State, N10m, 2024

    5. St. Philomene School of Nursing, Benin City, Edo State, N10m, 2024

    6. Grimard College of Nursing Sciences, Ayingba, Kogi state, N15m+ Coaster bus 2024

    7. University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra State, N50m, 2024

    8. School of Nursing, Iyienu, Ogidi, Anambra State, N10m, 2024

    9. Peter University, Achina/Onneh, Anambra State, N50m, 2024

    10. School of Nursing, Adazi Nnukwu, Anambra State, N10m, 2024

    11. St. John Of God Secondary School, Awka, Anambra State, N15m, 2024

    12. School of Midwifery, Holy Rosary Hospital, Owerri, Imo State, N15m, 2025

    13. Godfrey Okoye University, School of Nursing, Enugu State, N20m, 2025

    14. Our Lady of Apostles College of Nursing Sciences, Jos, Plateau State, N10m, 2025

    15. College of Nursing Sciences, Our Lady of Lourds Hospital, Ihiala, Anambra State, N10m 2025

    16. Holy Rosary College of Nursing, Ogbe, Imo State, N10m, 2025

    17. Ebonyi Nursing College, N10m, 2025

    18. Tansian Nursing College, Oba, Anambra State, N10m, 2025

    19. St, John Vienny College, Ukwulu, Anambra State, N10m, 2025

    20. St. Philomena Nursing School, Benin City, Edo State, N15m, 2025.

    21. Muhammad. Sambo Memorial Islamic Institute, N5m Kaduna state, 2025

    22. Madarasatul Hidayyatul Auladi Muslimima Almajiri School, Kawo, Kaduna State, N5m, 2025

    23. Womanhood College of Health Science and Technology, Kaduna, State, N5m, 2025

    24. St Gerald College of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna state, N10m, 2025.

    One man’s intervention in human capital development in two years in a country where primitive accumulative tendencies is still a thing of pride.

    Peter Obi has transcended the primitive accumulative level. He is now consistently and consciously investing in the society.

    Those who are still at that mindless accumulative level don’t understand this reality.

    Instead of learning, they are attacking. Instead of submitting, they are obstructing.

    Peter is better!
    SOME OF Mr. Peter Obi ’S DONATIONS TO SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS, 2023 TILL DATE 1. Faith Nursing College, Nsukka, Enugu State, N20m, 2023 2. Faith Specialist Hospital, Awka, Anambra State, N40m, 2023 3. Millenium College of Nursing, Awka, Anambra State, N10m, 2023, 4. College of Nursing Sciences, St, Gerald’s Hospital, Kaduna State, N10m, 2024 5. St. Philomene School of Nursing, Benin City, Edo State, N10m, 2024 6. Grimard College of Nursing Sciences, Ayingba, Kogi state, N15m+ Coaster bus 2024 7. University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra State, N50m, 2024 8. School of Nursing, Iyienu, Ogidi, Anambra State, N10m, 2024 9. Peter University, Achina/Onneh, Anambra State, N50m, 2024 10. School of Nursing, Adazi Nnukwu, Anambra State, N10m, 2024 11. St. John Of God Secondary School, Awka, Anambra State, N15m, 2024 12. School of Midwifery, Holy Rosary Hospital, Owerri, Imo State, N15m, 2025 13. Godfrey Okoye University, School of Nursing, Enugu State, N20m, 2025 14. Our Lady of Apostles College of Nursing Sciences, Jos, Plateau State, N10m, 2025 15. College of Nursing Sciences, Our Lady of Lourds Hospital, Ihiala, Anambra State, N10m 2025 16. Holy Rosary College of Nursing, Ogbe, Imo State, N10m, 2025 17. Ebonyi Nursing College, N10m, 2025 18. Tansian Nursing College, Oba, Anambra State, N10m, 2025 19. St, John Vienny College, Ukwulu, Anambra State, N10m, 2025 20. St. Philomena Nursing School, Benin City, Edo State, N15m, 2025. 21. Muhammad. Sambo Memorial Islamic Institute, N5m Kaduna state, 2025 22. Madarasatul Hidayyatul Auladi Muslimima Almajiri School, Kawo, Kaduna State, N5m, 2025 23. Womanhood College of Health Science and Technology, Kaduna, State, N5m, 2025 24. St Gerald College of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna state, N10m, 2025. One man’s intervention in human capital development in two years in a country where primitive accumulative tendencies is still a thing of pride. Peter Obi has transcended the primitive accumulative level. He is now consistently and consciously investing in the society. Those who are still at that mindless accumulative level don’t understand this reality. Instead of learning, they are attacking. Instead of submitting, they are obstructing. Peter is better!
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  • Breaking News

    China unveils 0.6 cm mosquito-like spy drone designed for stealth missions.

    This tiny mosquito is a spy camera and can fly thousands of km , monitor what’s going on in a particular place and come back with pictures and recorded information. It is currently used by the Military.

    China is really advanced . They are doing everything to secure their country .

    Moral lesson : Technology remains a thing that every country needs to invest on . But sadly for Africa na only prayers
    Breaking News 🚨🚨🚨 🇨🇳 China unveils 0.6 cm mosquito-like spy drone designed for stealth missions. This tiny mosquito is a spy camera and can fly thousands of km , monitor what’s going on in a particular place and come back with pictures and recorded information. It is currently used by the Military. China is really advanced . They are doing everything to secure their country . Moral lesson : Technology remains a thing that every country needs to invest on . But sadly for Africa na only prayers 🤦‍♂️💔
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  • China's Hypersonic Jumbo Aircraft Hits Mach 6 In Test Flight; Can Travel From Beijing To New York In 2 Hours.
    🇨🇳🇺🇸 China's Hypersonic Jumbo Aircraft Hits Mach 6 In Test Flight; Can Travel From Beijing To New York In 2 Hours.
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  • BREAKING: CHINA'S BYD officially launches electric vehicle production at new factory in BRAZIL
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  • GPS and the Geopolitics of Navigation: How It Works, Why It Matters, and What Happens When It’s Disrupted

    In an era when smartphones, aircraft, ships, and even missiles rely on satellite guidance, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has become the invisible backbone of modern civilization. From helping commuters find the fastest route to enabling precision-guided weapons, GPS underpins both daily life and national security. But this critical system also lies at the heart of 21st-century power struggles—most notably among the United States, China, and regional players such as Iran.

    This article explores how GPS functions, why it is indispensable, what happens when it is disrupted, and how China’s BeiDou system is challenging U.S. dominance in space-based navigation.


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    1️⃣ What Is GPS?

    The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based radio navigation system owned and operated by the United States Department of Defense. Though originally conceived to support military operations, GPS has been made freely available for civilian use worldwide.

    GPS enables three essential capabilities:

    Positioning: Determining a user’s location anywhere on Earth
    Navigation: Guiding movement from one place to another
    Timing: Providing precise atomic-clock-based time signals for critical infrastructure


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    2️⃣ How GPS Works

    GPS relies on a constellation of at least 24 satellites orbiting approximately 20,000 km (12,500 miles) above the Earth. Here is a step-by-step breakdown:

    1️⃣ Satellites constantly broadcast signals, each containing:

    A precise timestamp from an onboard atomic clock

    The satellite’s current position in orbit


    2️⃣ A GPS receiver (in your phone, ship, or drone) picks up signals from at least four satellites.

    3️⃣ The receiver calculates how long each signal took to arrive by comparing the broadcast time to the time the signal was received.

    4️⃣ Because radio waves travel at the speed of light, this delay reveals the distance to each satellite.

    5️⃣ Using triangulation, the receiver determines its exact position in three dimensions (latitude, longitude, altitude).

    6️⃣ The receiver also synchronizes with GPS time, which is critical for:

    Telecom networks

    Financial transactions

    Power grid management


    This infrastructure is remarkably precise, offering civilian accuracy within 5–10 meters and military-grade accuracy to centimeters.


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    3️⃣ Why GPS Is Critically Important

    GPS has become so pervasive that its loss would cripple countless sectors:

    Military Uses

    Precision-guided bombs and cruise missiles

    Real-time troop and vehicle navigation

    Drone reconnaissance and targeting


    Civilian Uses

    Air and maritime safety

    Emergency response dispatching

    Everyday apps (ride-hailing, delivery)

    Banking and stock market timestamping

    Power grid synchronization


    Economic Impact In the U.S. alone, GPS supports over $1 trillion in economic value each year.


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    4️⃣ What Happens When GPS Is Disrupted?

    Although the U.S. controls GPS globally, regional actors can jam or spoof its signals:

    Jamming: Transmitting noise on GPS frequencies to overwhelm legitimate signals, rendering receivers unable to calculate position.

    Spoofing: Broadcasting counterfeit GPS signals that appear authentic, tricking receivers into showing false locations or times.

    Iran is among the countries known to use such tactics. For example:

    In 2011, Iran claimed it spoofed a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone’s GPS, causing it to land intact.

    Iran has repeatedly jammed commercial ship navigation in the Persian Gulf.


    Implications of Local GPS Disruption by Iran:

    1. Civilian Aviation: Airliners lose navigational aids, raising accident risks.


    2. Shipping: Tankers and cargo vessels drift off course, risking collisions or territorial violations.


    3. Military Operations: Drones and guided munitions may fail to reach their targets.


    4. Emergency Services: Rescuers may struggle to locate distress signals.


    5. Economic Disruption: Telecom networks relying on GPS time can be destabilized.



    Such disruption not only endangers safety but also increases the likelihood of unintended escalation with regional or global powers.


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    5️⃣ China’s BeiDou: An Independent Navigation System

    As dependence on GPS has grown, so has the strategic incentive for major powers to develop alternatives. China’s answer is BeiDou.

    BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS):

    Development began in the 1990s.

    Achieved global coverage in 2020.

    Over 30 satellites in medium Earth orbit, geosynchronous orbit, and inclined orbits.

    Provides positioning, navigation, and timing worldwide.

    Offers regional high-precision services in Asia-Pacific.


    Strategic Importance of BeiDou:

    Enables Chinese military forces to operate independently of U.S. GPS.

    Supports precision targeting for Chinese weapons.

    Enhances national resilience against GPS denial.

    Offers civilian applications to countries in the Belt and Road Initiative, building geopolitical influence.



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    6️⃣ How Does BeiDou Compare to Other Systems?

    Below is a quick reference table of major satellite navigation systems:

    System Country / Operator Coverage Status

    GPS United States Global Fully Operational
    GLONASS Russia Global Fully Operational
    Galileo European Union Global Operational (improving)
    BeiDou China Global Fully Operational
    QZSS Japan (regional) Asia-Pacific Operational


    Each system can serve as a backup or alternative to the others—a reflection of rising multipolar competition in space infrastructure.


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    7️⃣ Bottom Line

    GPS is the world’s primary navigation system, indispensable to military power and civilian life.

    Iran cannot shut down GPS globally, but it can jam or spoof signals regionally—creating significant hazards and complicating military operations.

    China’s BeiDou system represents the most advanced and strategically significant alternative, allowing Beijing to reduce dependence on American satellites and extend its technological sphere of influence.

    The proliferation of independent navigation constellations highlights a new era of competition, in which the control and denial of satellite services will be a defining feature of geopolitical power.
    🌍 GPS and the Geopolitics of Navigation: How It Works, Why It Matters, and What Happens When It’s Disrupted In an era when smartphones, aircraft, ships, and even missiles rely on satellite guidance, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has become the invisible backbone of modern civilization. From helping commuters find the fastest route to enabling precision-guided weapons, GPS underpins both daily life and national security. But this critical system also lies at the heart of 21st-century power struggles—most notably among the United States, China, and regional players such as Iran. This article explores how GPS functions, why it is indispensable, what happens when it is disrupted, and how China’s BeiDou system is challenging U.S. dominance in space-based navigation. --- 1️⃣ What Is GPS? The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based radio navigation system owned and operated by the United States Department of Defense. Though originally conceived to support military operations, GPS has been made freely available for civilian use worldwide. GPS enables three essential capabilities: ✅ Positioning: Determining a user’s location anywhere on Earth ✅ Navigation: Guiding movement from one place to another ✅ Timing: Providing precise atomic-clock-based time signals for critical infrastructure --- 2️⃣ How GPS Works GPS relies on a constellation of at least 24 satellites orbiting approximately 20,000 km (12,500 miles) above the Earth. Here is a step-by-step breakdown: 1️⃣ Satellites constantly broadcast signals, each containing: A precise timestamp from an onboard atomic clock The satellite’s current position in orbit 2️⃣ A GPS receiver (in your phone, ship, or drone) picks up signals from at least four satellites. 3️⃣ The receiver calculates how long each signal took to arrive by comparing the broadcast time to the time the signal was received. 4️⃣ Because radio waves travel at the speed of light, this delay reveals the distance to each satellite. 5️⃣ Using triangulation, the receiver determines its exact position in three dimensions (latitude, longitude, altitude). 6️⃣ The receiver also synchronizes with GPS time, which is critical for: Telecom networks Financial transactions Power grid management This infrastructure is remarkably precise, offering civilian accuracy within 5–10 meters and military-grade accuracy to centimeters. --- 3️⃣ Why GPS Is Critically Important GPS has become so pervasive that its loss would cripple countless sectors: 🔹 Military Uses Precision-guided bombs and cruise missiles Real-time troop and vehicle navigation Drone reconnaissance and targeting 🔹 Civilian Uses Air and maritime safety Emergency response dispatching Everyday apps (ride-hailing, delivery) Banking and stock market timestamping Power grid synchronization 🔹 Economic Impact In the U.S. alone, GPS supports over $1 trillion in economic value each year. --- 4️⃣ What Happens When GPS Is Disrupted? Although the U.S. controls GPS globally, regional actors can jam or spoof its signals: ✅ Jamming: Transmitting noise on GPS frequencies to overwhelm legitimate signals, rendering receivers unable to calculate position. ✅ Spoofing: Broadcasting counterfeit GPS signals that appear authentic, tricking receivers into showing false locations or times. Iran is among the countries known to use such tactics. For example: In 2011, Iran claimed it spoofed a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone’s GPS, causing it to land intact. Iran has repeatedly jammed commercial ship navigation in the Persian Gulf. Implications of Local GPS Disruption by Iran: 1. Civilian Aviation: Airliners lose navigational aids, raising accident risks. 2. Shipping: Tankers and cargo vessels drift off course, risking collisions or territorial violations. 3. Military Operations: Drones and guided munitions may fail to reach their targets. 4. Emergency Services: Rescuers may struggle to locate distress signals. 5. Economic Disruption: Telecom networks relying on GPS time can be destabilized. Such disruption not only endangers safety but also increases the likelihood of unintended escalation with regional or global powers. --- 5️⃣ China’s BeiDou: An Independent Navigation System As dependence on GPS has grown, so has the strategic incentive for major powers to develop alternatives. China’s answer is BeiDou. BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS): Development began in the 1990s. Achieved global coverage in 2020. Over 30 satellites in medium Earth orbit, geosynchronous orbit, and inclined orbits. Provides positioning, navigation, and timing worldwide. Offers regional high-precision services in Asia-Pacific. Strategic Importance of BeiDou: Enables Chinese military forces to operate independently of U.S. GPS. Supports precision targeting for Chinese weapons. Enhances national resilience against GPS denial. Offers civilian applications to countries in the Belt and Road Initiative, building geopolitical influence. --- 6️⃣ How Does BeiDou Compare to Other Systems? Below is a quick reference table of major satellite navigation systems: System Country / Operator Coverage Status GPS United States Global Fully Operational GLONASS Russia Global Fully Operational Galileo European Union Global Operational (improving) BeiDou China Global Fully Operational QZSS Japan (regional) Asia-Pacific Operational Each system can serve as a backup or alternative to the others—a reflection of rising multipolar competition in space infrastructure. --- 7️⃣ Bottom Line ✅ GPS is the world’s primary navigation system, indispensable to military power and civilian life. ✅ Iran cannot shut down GPS globally, but it can jam or spoof signals regionally—creating significant hazards and complicating military operations. ✅ China’s BeiDou system represents the most advanced and strategically significant alternative, allowing Beijing to reduce dependence on American satellites and extend its technological sphere of influence. ✅ The proliferation of independent navigation constellations highlights a new era of competition, in which the control and denial of satellite services will be a defining feature of geopolitical power.
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