Cyber spoofing began as a defensive tactic against drones – a way to disable spacecraft by feeding them false data via powerful radio signals. But as recent India–Pakistan clashes have shown, it has evolved into a formidable weapon, with consequences that extend far beyond the battlefield.

In this guest column, Swetha Sarath, Chief Business Officer of Ciber Digita Consultants, explores how GPS spoofing has taken centre stage in modern warfare – and why urgent technological upgrades are needed to counter this growing threat.