US EditionVon der Leyen's Plane Allegedly Hit by GPS Interference, NATO Responding
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane was forced to use paper maps for landing after suspected Russian GPS jamming disrupted navigation, highlighting escalating hybrid threats to EU security.
- European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen's plane lost GPS signals while approaching Plovdiv, Bulgaria, forcing pilots to rely on paper maps for landing, as confirmed by Bulgarian authorities and the European Commission.
- The European Commission accused Russian agents of jamming the GPS signals, though Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denied any Russian involvement, calling the accusations 'incorrect.'
- During the trip, Von der Leyen visited a major Bulgarian munitions factory that has supplied Ukraine with significant artillery amidst ongoing debates about EU funding for Ukraine's defense.
- Bulgarian authorities indicated that the GPS disruption appeared to be caused by hostile agents in the area, as part of broader electronic warfare strategies.
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What we can learn from the "Russian GPS interference" story
On Monday morning it was widely reported that a private jet ferrying Ursula Von Der Leyen to Plovdiv in Bulgaria was subject to "GPS interference", and had to navigate using paper charts for the final part its journey. This was quickly blamed on Russia, a supposed attempt to assassinate, or at least intimidate the EU chief, and the reactions kicked into high-gear almost instantly. The Financial Times lead the pack, headlining [emphasis added]: U…
Understanding How GPS Jamming Works Amid Rise In Reported Cases
Ursula von der Leyen’s plane faced GPS jamming over Bulgaria, forcing pilots to rely on backups. Experts warn such interference is increasingly used in conflict zones, disrupting navigation and sowing confusion. So, how does GPS jamming work?
I have heard that Matteo Salvini has declared himself incompetent in the matter of air transport and has abstained from commenting on the electromagnetic attack that is suspected Russian to the damage of the aircraft on which Ursula Von der Leyen traveled: "I do not do the aircraft technician, I do not comment on the hypothesis"
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