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EU to boost satellite defences against GPS jamming, Defence commissioner says

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Posted on September 1, 2025

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union will deploy additional satellites in low Earth orbit to strengthen resilience against GPS interferences and will improve capabilities to detect it, EU Defence

EU to boost satellite defences against GPS jamming, Defence commissioner

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union will deploy additional satellites in low Earth orbit to strengthen resilience against GPS interferences and will improve capabilities to detect it, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said on Monday.

His remarks followed an incident on Sunday in which the GPS system aboard European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's aircraft was jammed en route to Bulgaria. Bulgarian authorities suspect the jamming was due to due to interference by Russia, an EU spokesperson said.

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Bart Meijer)

Key Takeaways

  • The EU will deploy additional satellites to counter GPS jamming.
  • New satellites will be placed in low Earth orbit.
  • The initiative aims to enhance resilience and detection capabilities.
  • The move follows a recent GPS jamming incident involving the EU Commission President.
  • Bulgarian authorities suspect Russian interference in the jamming incident.

Frequently Asked Questions

What action is the EU taking against GPS jamming?
The European Union will deploy additional satellites in low Earth orbit to strengthen resilience against GPS interferences and improve capabilities to detect such incidents.
What incident prompted the EU's announcement?
The announcement followed an incident where the GPS system aboard European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's aircraft was jammed while en route to Bulgaria.
Who is involved in the GPS jamming incident?
Bulgarian authorities suspect that the GPS jamming incident involving Ursula von der Leyen's aircraft was a deliberate act.

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