Norway's Arctic tech test: Protecting satellite signals the world depends on(opens in a new tab)
Norway is testing new technology in the Arctic to safeguard satellite signals that support aircraft, ships, power grids and financial markets.
Norway’s government is hosting its fifth annual Jammertest in mid‑September 2026 on the island of Andøya, drawing 302 participants from 27 countries to test jamming and spoofing of satellite navigation systems in the Arctic Circle. The event is regarded as the world’s largest live, open‑air test of navigation and timing technology vulnerabilities.
Norway is testing new technology in the Arctic to safeguard satellite signals that support aircraft, ships, power grids and financial markets.
Jamming and spoofing vulnerability testing for 302 participants from 27 countries was held in Andøya, Norway, to evaluate Norway’s civil and defense navigation systems.