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RAF Jet Carrying UK Defence Secretary Experiences GPS Jamming Near Russian Border

An RAF jet transporting the UK Defence Secretary had its GPS signal jammed while flying near the Russian border. This incident occurred amidst reports of Iranian agents attempting to recruit British citizens for anti-Israel protests.

24 May, 14:00 — 24 May, 22:40
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BBCHigh2h ago

RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border

Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

GPS jammed on RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary close to Russian border

Russia suspected of obstructing signal on flight bringing John Healey home from visit to British troops in Estonia An RAF jet carrying the defence secretary, John Healey, had its signal jammed for the entire three-hour flight after it flew near the Russian border. Healey had been visiting British soldiers in Estonia and was travelling back to the UK when the electronic attack happened, the Times reported. Continue reading...

By Nadeem Badshah

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

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

John Healey was returning to the UK after visiting British troops in Estonia

By Dan Haygarth

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual2h ago

Iranian agents use Telegram to recruit British citizens for anti-Israel protest activity - report

A suspected Iranian agent offered money to organize anti-Israel protests in London and publish antisemitic posters, The Times reported.

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