NATO plans to buy GPS jammers for training exercises
NATO commanders plan to purchase six portable kits that can block satellite navigation signals for training purposes.
Purchase details and capabilities
The alliance's modernization command intends to acquire six portable kits capable of jamming GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou signals. Each unit must deploy within thirty minutes and operate for four hours on battery power. The equipment will also disrupt drone control links and video feeds used by operators.
Reasons for the acquisition
This purchase responds to years of Russian GPS interference observed over Europe's eastern flank during the last three years. Trainers will use these tools to expose ships, aircrews, and drone operators to realistic electromagnetic conditions. The blackout radius for each kit is adjustable from 500 meters up to 11 kilometers.
Specific incident context
The decision follows a reported event in 2025 where the President of the European Commission's aircraft faced jamming over Bulgaria. Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia, manages this specific training procurement effort.
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