In early 2026, brief but concerning incidents of satellite signal jamming near the Strait of Malacca have disrupted vessel tracking on critical Asia–Europe routes, highlighting a sophisticated new risk to international supply chains. The Strait of Malacca—one of the world's busiest shipping lanes—sees over 120,000 vessels annually carrying everything from electronics and machinery to perishables and raw materials. When satellite signals (including GPS* and AIS*) are jamm