U.S. Military Turned GPS into a Global 'Numbers Station'

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The U.S. military has likely been broadcasting encrypted codes for its global encryption network using public GPS for nearly 20 years, turning each satellite into a hidden 'numbers station'. This means every device that uses GPS has been receiving hidden government information for years.

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U.S. Military Turned GPS into a Global "Numbers Station"

6/5/2026, 6:15:27 PM

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