GPS signals of RAF jet carrying defence secretary ‘jammed by Russia’

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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on Russia's involvement. The Independent and The Guardian explicitly attribute the signal jamming to Russia, framing it as an aggressive act against the UK. In contrast, BBC News maintains a more…

May 24, 2026 · 10:14 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

GPS signals of RAF jet carrying defence secretary ‘jammed by Russia’

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An RAF jet carrying Defence Secretary John Healey experienced GPS signal jamming while returning to the UK from Estonia. The incident, believed to be orchestrated by Russia, forced the pilots to rely on alternative navigation systems during the three-hour flight. This event follows a series of aggressive actions by Russian jets against British aircraft in recent weeks.

Key facts

▪The RAF jet's GPS signals were jammed as it flew near the Russian border.
▪Passengers on board included photographers and a reporter, who were informed that the aircraft could still operate safely.
▪This incident is part of a pattern of dangerous interactions between Russian and British military aircraft.

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7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre, 1 lean right.

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▪ UK defence secretary’s plane has GPS jammed near Russian border — Financial Times — World
▪ Russia jams signal of RAF jet carrying UK's Defense Minister Healey after trip to Estonia - report — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
▪ UK defense minister's plane experiences GPS jamming during Estonia visit — World News
▪ RAF jet flying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border — Sky News — Top
▪ GPS jammed on RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary close to Russian border — World news | The Guardian
▪ RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border — BBC News — UK

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Publication time	Sun, 24 May 2026 22:14:00 GMT
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