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Satellite Interference Threats To Aviation And Maritime Transport

www.europarl.europa.eu • April 14, 2026

On Wednesday, MEPs will the sustained threat of Russian satellite interference to planes and ships and the need for Europe to counter spoofing and jamming.

The debate follows revelations that the GPS (Global Positioning System) of a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was recently disrupted due to an alleged Russian jamming attack. Incidents of GNSS (global satellite system) interference involving commercial aircraft have also been repeatedly reported in recent years, particularly from airlines operating around the Baltic coast and in areas close to Russia’s border.

Debate: Wednesday 9 September

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GPS Spoofing and Jamming Threaten Aviation Safety in Conflict Zones Recent incidents of GPS spoofing and jamming have disrupted aircraft navigation, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Notably, a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was affected by alleged Russian jamming in Bulgaria. These attacks can cause significant operational and safety risks for airlines, as they rely heavily on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) for accurate positioning. Jamming blocks satellite signals, while spoofing sends false signals, making detection difficult. In 2024 alone, over 430,000 incidents of GNSS interference were recorded, impacting between 700 and 1,350 flights daily. The rise in such incidents has led to the emergence of the term 'Low Integrity Category' in operational reports, indicating increasing navigational risks in sensitive areas. Mitigation strategies, including using multi-constellation satellite systems, are becoming essential for flight safety. 16 sources 73

Satellite Interference Threats To Aviation And Maritime Transport

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