In Absence of GPS.....eLoran To The Rescue?
In this month's US Naval Institute monthly magazine is an article about the need for a ground based replacement for Space based GPS navigation and Time Signalling in the event of War breaking out.
The Russian doctrine assumes all Space based systems shall be made Combat In-effective and are taking measures to provide backup systems.
Traditionally, the US Coast Guard provides navigational systems for the US DOD and ran the legacy LORAN-C system for Fifty Two Years before ending that program in 2010.
There is a proposal for the creation of a new eLORAN system to be operated by the USCG among requirements that it be deployable to combat areas when needed to replace losses of GPS coverage.
The article reports the Russians have used GPS disruption tactics in Syria and the US Military has also done similar actions at various times.
If Western Militairs, including the RAF and RN along with the US Forces were to lose all use of GPS Navigation services and its knock on uses.....are we prepared for that contingency?
Is eLORAN needed?
Are the Russians and Chinese ahead of the West as stated in the Proceedings Article?