Baltics

GPS Jamming Forces Flight Diversion After Two Aborted Landings

On December 30th, Lauda Air flight FR748, an Airbus A320 en route from Riga to Vienna, experienced two aborted landings due to GPS jamming. The aircraft diverted to Brno, Czech Republic, due to the interference coupled with low visibility in Vienna. The captain attributed the incident to GPS jamming, stating that landing in Brno was safer given the weather conditions. Ryanair confirmed the technical issue and apologized for the diversion, arranging coach transport for passengers to Vienna. Increased GPS jamming incidents, particularly in the Baltics since 2022, have raised concerns.

World News

Putin Talks With Allies About Invading the Baltics

As news of Putin talking with allies about invading the Baltics circulates, it is met with a mix of skepticism, laughter, and even a touch of fear. The very idea of such an invasion seems almost comical, given the recent history of Russia’s military endeavors. With the debacle in Ukraine still fresh in everyone’s minds, it’s hard to take Putin’s threats seriously. The notion of Russia taking on NATO in a full-scale war seems like a far-fetched fantasy rather than a realistic possibility.

The Baltics are, after all, members of NATO, and any attack on them would trigger a response from the entire alliance.… Continue reading

John Q. Hosedrinker Sep 5, 2024

Baltics

GPS Jamming Forces Flight Diversion After Two Aborted Landings

Putin Talks With Allies About Invading the Baltics

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