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GPS Disruptions Threaten Baltic Shipping Amid Russian Accusations

7/3/2025

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Ships navigating the Baltic Sea have been grappling with escalating GPS disruptions since 2022, making their journeys perilous. In a troubling first, radar systems have also been affected, raising alarms from the Swedish Maritime Administration. Estonia points fingers at Russia, while EU nations rally for stronger GPS protections to safeguard maritime and air traffic safety.

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Ships navigating the Baltic Sea have been grappling with escalating GPS disruptions since 2022, making their journeys perilous. In a troubling first, radar systems have also been affected, raising alarms from the Swedish Maritime Administration. Estonia points fingers at Russia, while EU nations rally for stronger GPS protections to safeguard maritime and air traffic safety.