European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was flying into Bulgaria when her plane's GPS system was jammed in a suspected Russian operation, forcing pilots to rely on backup navigation and old-school paper maps to land safely.

GPS jamming is increasing, with more instances reported in recent years, particularly since 2023, due to heightened geopolitical tension.

Professor David Cumming, Director of QEPNT gave an overview on how quantum technology can improve navigation by moving away from GPS. 

His full interview is available at INTER TV. 

First published: 9 October 2025

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