UK Defense Secretary's Plane Suffers GPS Jamming Near Russian Border
The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that a Royal Air Force plane carrying Defense Secretary John Healey experienced GPS jamming near the Russian border last week. The UK condemned the incident as a reckless act by Russia.
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The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that a Royal Air Force plane carrying Defense Secretary John Healey experienced GPS jamming while flying near the Russian border last week. According to The Times, the incident left the aircraft without GPS for the duration of its three-hour flight, forcing the pilots to rely on alternative navigation systems. The Ministry of Defence condemned the incident as a 'reckless act of Russian interference.' This follows an incident last month where Russian fighter jets intercepted a British reconnaissance plane over the Black Sea in a 'repeated and dangerous' manner.
FAQ
Why did the GPS fail?
It was due to electronic interference caused by Russia.