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Polish institute reports persistent GNSS interference along Baltic coast, disrupting navigation on nearly two-thirds of August d

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A Polish institute recorded a sharp rise in deliberate satellite-navigation signal interference around Gdańsk during the first half of August, with significant disruption occurring on almost two-thirds of days. The findings point to sustained degradation of positioning and timing services along Poland’s northern coast.

Discovered 2026-08-26T13:20:17.001946-07:00 | 2026-08-26T13:20:17.001946-07:00

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  • Persistent GNSS interference can degrade the positioning and timing services that underpin aviation, maritime operations and other critical infrastructure along Poland’s Baltic coast.
  • The disruption affected almost two-thirds of days during the first half of August, indicating a recurring operational condition rather than an isolated event.
  • The reported increase in deliberate interference adds a regional security consideration for operators assessing navigation resilience and contingency procedures.

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