SECURITYMay 29 · 08:30 UTCTHE REGISTER

Jammin' on UK defence secretary's jet as Russia blamed for GPS interference

Russia may be using a network of small jamming devices to disrupt GPS signals, affecting a UK defense secretary's flight and other incidents in Europe. The interference forced reliance on inertial navigation and disrupted communications, with experts suggesting Russia's aim is to defend against Ukrainian drone attacks.

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RussiaplaceJohn HealeypersonRoyal Air ForceorganizationEstoniaplaceGrant ShappspersonRomaniaplaceUkrainian dronestopicTallinn University of TechnologyorganizationIvo Müürseppperson

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