Russia Suspected of Increasing GPS Jamming and Spoofing Attacks on NATO Countries

The disruptions, affecting countries including Poland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Finland, are seen as a testing and preparation for potential future confrontations.

• Russia is suspected of increasing jamming attacks on neighboring countries, particularly NATO members, as a form of testing and preparation for potential future confrontations.
• GPS disruptions have been recorded in northern Poland, southern Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Finland, with aircraft being led off-course due to GPS spoofing.
• Russia's electronic warfare capabilities have been demonstrated in Ukraine, where they have been used to disrupt drones and missiles.
• Experts suggest that the jamming and spoofing incidents could be linked to NATO's expansion, with Sweden and Finland recently joining the alliance.
• Possible responses to Russia's actions include denying it new frequency allocations for satellites, which could have significant economic and strategic consequences.

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