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Irish Aviation Delays GPS Shift as Jamming Jumps 67%

6/29/2026

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GPS jamming has risen 67 percent since 2023, prompting Irish officials to reassess the navigation-upgrade timetable.
The Irish Aviation Authority will keep ground beacons and delay the shift to satellite GPS.
The National Airspace Policy Body warned that relying solely on satellite navigation may be unsafe.
About 1,500 flights a day encounter GPS interference, chiefly from Russian and Israeli sources, with the IAA saying the aging beacons meet EU safety standards.

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GPS jamming has risen 67 percent since 2023, prompting Irish officials to reassess the navigation-upgrade timetable.
The Irish Aviation Authority will keep ground beacons and delay the shift to satellite GPS.
The National Airspace Policy Body warned that relying solely on satellite navigation may be unsafe.
About 1,500 flights a day encounter GPS interference, chiefly from Russian and Israeli sources, with the IAA saying the aging beacons meet EU safety standards.