Shift5 has introduced a Radio Frequency (RF)-enabled GPS threat detection capability, an enhanced offering designed to strengthen platform resilience against GPS spoofing across defense and transportation systems. Building on Shift5’s near real-time serial bus monitoring technology, the new add-on uses a Software Defined Radio (SDR) to provide military and commercial operators with early warning of GPS spoofing attempts from distances of up to 200 nautical miles. The capability is designed with a plug-and-play architecture, enabling rapid deployment across aircraft, ships, and ground vehicles without requiring asset-specific configuration.
“GPS spoofing is an active threat facing both defense and transportation industries, and in contested environments, early warning can make the difference between mission success and failure,” said Josh Lospinoso, CEO and co-founder of Shift5. “This capability gives operators the time and situational awareness needed to respond before navigation systems are compromised.”
The RF-enabled detection capability complements Shift5’s existing serial bus anomaly detection, creating a layered approach to identifying and mitigating GPS threats. By combining RF signal-level monitoring with real-time observation of system behavior, the platform delivers broader visibility into both attempted spoofing and its potential impact on onboard systems.
“The combination of RF and serial bus monitoring provides visibility that neither approach achieves alone,” said Ronak Shah, CTO of Shift5. “We’re detecting spoofing attempts at the RF signal level while simultaneously monitoring how systems respond. That depth of coverage is essential as adversaries continue to refine their techniques.”
Shift5’s RF-enabled GPS threat detection capability is available immediately for defense and commercial transportation platforms.
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