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Russian GPS Spoofing Hits 1,500 Flights, UK Funds Countermeasures

5/30/2026

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More than 1,500 British Airways flights were subject to suspected Russian GPS spoofing between 28 May 2025 and 28 May 2026.
British Airways, Jet2 and easyJet aircraft encountered the spoofing over eastern Europe while operations remained safe.
Pilots are receiving additional training to navigate when GPS signals are unavailable.
The UK government allocated £392 million for critical infrastructure resilience, including £13 million for a GPS interference monitoring programme.

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More than 1,500 British Airways flights were subject to suspected Russian GPS spoofing between 28 May 2025 and 28 May 2026.
British Airways, Jet2 and easyJet aircraft encountered the spoofing over eastern Europe while operations remained safe.
Pilots are receiving additional training to navigate when GPS signals are unavailable.
The UK government allocated £392 million for critical infrastructure resilience, including £13 million for a GPS interference monitoring programme.