www.defensenews.com Germany Confirms Russian GPS Jamming in Baltic Region
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- •GPS jamming in the Baltic Sea linked to Russian military operations.
- •Thousands of aircraft and ships have been affected since February 2022.
- •Germany confirmed the disturbances are 'very likely' of Russian origin.
Polish researchers and the German Defense Ministry have identified persistent GPS jamming in the Baltic Sea, attributed to Russian military operations, particularly from the Kaliningrad exclave. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, thousands of aircraft and ships have experienced disruptions, leading to flight cancellations and navigational errors. The German Defense Ministry stated that these disturbances are 'very likely' of Russian origin, citing electromagnetic spectrum disruptions. A map published by a blogger indicated that at least 873 aircraft were affected by jamming on March 15-16, 2026. Authorities in the Baltic states have lodged complaints with the UN regarding these interferences, which have been a daily occurrence in the region. The aviation industry has expressed concerns about the implications of such disruptions on commercial air travel.
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