GPS jammed on RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary close to Russian border
Summary
An RAF plane carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced GPS jamming for three hours while flying near the Russian border. Officials believe Russia was behind the attack, which affected navigation systems and internet connections on board, but the flight continued safely.Key Facts
- The GPS signal on an RAF Dassault Falcon 900LX plane was jammed during a flight near Russia.
- John Healey, the UK Defence Secretary, was on board returning from Estonia.
- Smartphones and laptops lost internet access due to the jamming.
- Pilots had to use alternative navigation methods because GPS was disabled.
- It is unclear if Healey was specifically targeted, but the flight path was publicly visible.
- The UK Ministry of Defence reported dangerous Russian jet interceptions of RAF spy planes over the Black Sea last month.
- In March 2024, another RAF plane carrying a previous defence secretary also experienced GPS jamming near Russian territory.
- Healey confirmed the UK tracked Russian submarines near critical underwater infrastructure in the North Atlantic recently.
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