NavIC vs GPS: Why India's Own Satellite System Is Debated
An explainer looks at the debate over India's NavIC navigation system and the US GPS network. From a strategic view, the case for NavIC is seen as straightforward. The system's roots lie in a 1999 episode, when GPS access was denied to India during the Kargil conflict.
Context
GPS is the US satellite navigation system used in phones and cars worldwide, while NavIC is India's regional system built by ISRO. India began developing it after GPS access was refused during the Kargil War in 1999.
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