Intense GPS Jamming Detected During Baltic Shield Military Exercise

• •Significant GPS jamming detected in the Baltic Sea during military exercises.
• •Jamming incidents have increased over the past few years, raising concerns for navigation safety.
• •Alternative navigation systems are in place to mitigate the impact on maritime operations.

Over the weekend, a GPS measurement station in Tejn, Bornholm, reported significant GPS jamming in the Baltic Sea, likely linked to the ongoing Baltic Shield military exercise from May 8 to 14, 2026. This jamming disrupts GPS signals, potentially affecting navigation for ships and aircraft in the region. The interference was detected within a 40 to 50-kilometer radius, but the source remains unidentified. Historical data shows an increase in GPS jamming incidents in the area, with 16 recorded in 2025, 11 in 2024, and only two in 2023. While the jamming is concerning, officials state that it does not pose a direct danger, as vessels have alternative navigation systems. Communication disruptions have previously affected ferry operations to and from Bornholm, causing reliability issues with GPS connections.