GPS interference in Eastern Europe and other hotspots has evolved from sporadic incidents into a continuous operational reality, disrupting aviation, maritime and military activities. In response, SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) has launched a dismounted positioning application that runs on a soldier’s phone without additional hardware, external receivers or antennas. The app, called Overwatch Patrol, was unveiled at MSPO in Kielce, Poland, and extends the company’s network-based approach from drones to individual troops.
The urgency of the problem is underscored by a joint warning issued on January 26, 2026, by 13 Baltic and North Sea coastal states plus Iceland. In an open letter to the international maritime community, they stated that GNSS interference originating from the Russian Federation is degrading the safety of international shipping and that all vessels are at risk. Lithuania has reported that Kaliningrad’s spoofing antennas grew from a handful to several dozen in a single year. The International Air Transport Association’s 2025 Annual Safety Report recorded spoofing incidents up 193% and jamming events up 67% between 2024 and 2025.
SPARC AI’s technology addresses this by computing target coordinates entirely from flight telemetry, as demonstrated in September flight tests where a drone’s camera was physically covered for the entire flight. Overwatch Patrol brings the same capability to dismounted soldiers, allowing them to determine position without relying on satellite signals. This matters because militaries and civilian operators can no longer assume GPS will be available in contested regions.
The implications extend beyond the battlefield. Continuous jamming and spoofing affect airliners, cargo ships, drones, artillery and even personal phones, creating safety and economic risks. For investors, SPARC AI’s move into dismounted positioning represents a potential new market segment. The latest news and updates relating to SPAIF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SPAIF.
As the threat landscape evolves, solutions that do not depend on GNSS become critical. SPARC AI’s network-centric model could offer a resilient alternative for military and commercial users alike. The company’s progress is being tracked by specialized communications platforms such as AINewsWire, which is part of the Dynamic Brand Portfolio at IBN. AINewsWire provides access to wire solutions via InvestorWire, including editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets, press release enhancement and social media distribution. For more information, visit www.AINewsWire.com.
