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Aug 2024
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OFW-6: Fragile Precision, GPS Vulnerabil...

E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
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A discussion on the U.S. military's dependence on GPS and the system's vulnerability to jamming and interference. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations 
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