An RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced GPS disruption near the Russian border, according to reports from multiple news outlets. The government aircraft's navigation system was affected while Healey was returning from a visit to British forces stationed in the region.
Pilots on board the aircraft had to use an alternative navigation system after the plane's GPS was disabled, BBC reported. The flight crew was required to switch to different navigation equipment when the GPS capabilities became non-functional during the flight.
GB News characterized the incident as involving a "suspected Russian electronic attack." According to the outlet, Healey's government aircraft was "struck by" the electronic interference while traveling near Russian territory. The Defence Secretary was completing an official visit to British military personnel deployed in the region when the disruption occurred.
The incident required the pilots to implement backup navigation procedures. BBC reported that the GPS was disabled, necessitating the use of alternative navigation methods by the crew on board. Both outlets confirmed that the aircraft was carrying the Defence Secretary at the time of the incident.
Healey had been conducting an official visit to British forces stationed near the Russian border when the navigation disruption took place. The Defence Secretary was in the process of returning from this engagement when the aircraft's GPS experienced the interference.
Neither source provided additional details regarding the specific duration of the disruption, the exact location where the incident occurred, or whether the UK government has issued any formal response concerning the matter. No information was provided about potential injuries or further complications resulting from the incident.
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