Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says
Lithuanian officials have reported that Russia can falsify GPS signals across a significant portion of Europe, with a reach of up to 450 kilometers from its Kaliningrad exclave. This capability has reportedly expanded from three to 36 GPS spoofing antennae since early 2025. The interference has been described as a systemic threat to European security, with past incidents involving military aircraft experiencing GPS disturbances near Kaliningrad.
- ▪Lithuania claims Russia can falsify GPS signals up to 450km away from Kaliningrad.
- ▪The number of GPS spoofing antennae operated by Russia has increased from three to 36 since early 2025.
- ▪Past incidents include GPS disturbances affecting military jets and online services in Lithuania.
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Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxLithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas takes shelter at the Lithuanian parliament after an 'air danger' warning, in Vilnius, Lithuania, May 20, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a video. REUTERS/Reuters TVPublished May 26, 2026, 05:54 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 05:54 PMRIGA, May 26 - Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe at a radius of up to 450km (280 miles) from its Kaliningrad exclave due to hugely-expanded capacity, a Lithuanian official said on Tuesday.Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, European nations have often accused Russia of electronic interference but President Vladimir Putin's government denies that, blaming Western smear tactics.Darius…
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