Finnish soldiers are adapting their training by incorporating traditional navigation tools such as paper maps and compasses, as a response to the vulnerabilities of GPS highlighted during the Ukraine war. Colonel Matti Honko explained how heavy electronic warfare tactics, including signal jamming and GPS spoofing employed by both Ukraine and Russia, necessitate the development of basic navigation skills. This training ensures that soldiers are prepared for future conflicts where GPS may be unreliable, thereby reinforcing their operational effectiveness on the battlefield.
Finnish soldiers are being trained to rely on traditional navigation methods like paper maps due to the vulnerability of GPS as highlighted by the Ukraine conflict.
The reliance on GPS in modern warfare has shown that it can be spoofed or jammed, necessitating a return to basic navigation skills for military readiness.
The Finnish military recognizes the need for soldiers to ensure that GPS data corresponds with actual map references to mitigate confusion from potential electronic interference.
Col. Honko emphasizes that while GPS is not being abandoned, Finnish soldiers must learn to verify navigational data using traditional tools to prepare for future conflicts.
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