Israel's military has intermittently scrambled GPS coverage to interfere with drones launched by Hamas, Hezbollah and other allied militant groups throughout the six-month-long war in Gaza.

Accept and continue Originally designed for the Chinese military to reduce reliance on the US-owned GPS, Beidou has turned into a commercial opportunity as its coverage has expanded. Last month ...

Apart from dependence on one system, scientists also reckon that GPS coverage is not adequate in canyons and forests, preventing them from accurately tracking animals and earthquakes, for instance.