UK Defense Minister's Plane GPS Signal Disrupted Near Russia

On May 25, 2026, the GPS signal of a government aircraft carrying UK Defense Minister John Healey was disrupted during its return flight from Estonia, near Russia. The incident, reported by The Times, involved the loss of satellite navigation, affecting internet connectivity for onboard devices. Pilots had to rely on alternative navigation methods for the three-hour flight. Russia is suspected to be behind the disruption, although UK authorities have not confirmed this. This is not the first occurrence; a similar incident happened in 2024 with another UK defense minister's flight near Kaliningrad. Downing Street stated that such GPS jamming is not uncommon near Russian borders, particularly around the Kaliningrad enclave. No safety issues were reported during the flight.

Key Points: • The GPS disruption occurred during a flight from Estonia to the UK. • Russia is suspected of being behind the GPS jamming incident. • This is the second reported case of GPS disruption involving UK defense ministers.