GPS jamming: New satellite reveals scale of disruptions across Europe

A new analysis of satellite data has revealed the significant extent of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) jamming across Europe, with researchers attributing the disruptions to Russian activity. European and US scientists recently published a preprint paper detailing their findings, which emerged after examining public data from ground-based GNSS receivers between 2019 and April 2026.

The researchers identified a consistent pattern of strong jamming impulses. Their analysis has now linked these signals to a specific Russian satellite. The interference has been detected across a vast geographical area, stretching from France all the way to Pakistan, indicating a widespread impact on navigation systems.

While Russia officially claims that these jamming signals are employed solely for defensive purposes, specifically to counter Ukrainian drone operations, the new findings suggest a much broader application and impact. The study highlights that even satellites in orbit are increasingly becoming targets of these interference attacks, raising concerns about the security and reliability of satellite navigation systems.