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European Space Agency Developing GPS Rival

Posted by chrisd on from the gps-makes-sdi-missles-happy dept.

nbrimhall writes "The International Herald Tribune has a story here about the European Space Agency's plans to create a alternative to the U.S. controlled GPS. It includes some interesting information regarding the cost and possible contributors (including Canada and Russia)."

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  1. use both... by edrugtrader · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    ... and target us landmarks more accurately.

    great, give the terrorists another tool...

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  2. Re:No Matter by cjsnell · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Uhhhhhhh, exactly. It's not easy but any large scale terrorist organization (or country) could probably pull it off.

  3. Re:Would be cheaper to write a treaty by Dutchie · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I think most of the world by now realizes that treaties with the US only last for 4 years anyways, if even.

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  4. I don't think so. by El+Camino+SS · · Score: 0, Flamebait


    Well, if you want the enemy to use the technology to guide missiles against us, go right ahead... all of the Euros in the world can argue the fact of "what if America gets in a war?" Trust me, when we turn the GPS system off, you'll be happy that day that we did.

    Well, my European friends, when you are worrying about the GPS problem, your ass will be in the middle of a war too. Get used to the idea that America will not get into prolonged warfare without you anymore. The days of Vietnam are over. Bedsides, more than likely, you will be hit first. You're the closest targets. Think about it. I think your GPS talk is Dada.