
GPS Signal of Aircraft Carrying British Defense Minister Jammed Near Russian Border
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A British government aircraft carrying Defense Minister John Healey experienced GPS signal interference while flying near the Russian border during a return flight to Britain. The electronic interference occurred after Healey completed a visit to British troops stationed in Estonia. Such GPS jamming incidents have become increasingly common in the Baltic region since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as Moscow has expanded its use of electronic warfare capabilities to disrupt Western military and civilian aircraft operating near its borders.
