Iran expresses interest in Russian “Geopager” navigation system

Iran has expressed interest in adopting Russian-developed positioning technology known as “Geopager” as a potential alternative to the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Muhammad Abed Amiri, head of the Iranian branch of the BRICS Hub platform, said Tehran is exploring the use of the system amid reported disruptions to satellite navigation services in the region on the sidelines of Russia–ASEAN events held in Kazan, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media. 

Amiri described “Geopager” as a regional replacement for GPS, stating that it is based on a localized navigation approach known as LPS. He said Iran is working to introduce the technology into its domestic market with support from Russian developers.

“One of the projects is called ‘Geopager’—it’s a replacement for GPS in the region,” Amiri said. “We are replacing GPS with LPS overall. This is the first project we’ve helped bring to the Iranian market.”

He added that another related initiative involves the development of air navigation routes and systems, which could help address ongoing challenges with satellite navigation in Iran.

According to Amiri, the proposed “Geopager” system was developed in Tatarstan, a region of Russia, and could serve as a foundation for broader technological cooperation between the two countries.

He also stated that external sanctions would not prevent continued scientific and technological collaboration between Tehran and Moscow.

By Sabina Mammadli