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Bulgaria neutralizes GPS jammer that suppressed Sofia Airport signals

The Bulgarian State Agency for National Security, DANS, successfully identified and disabled a sophisticated.

Bulgaria neutralizes GPS jammer that suppressed Sofia Airport signals

The Bulgarian State Agency for National Security, DANS, successfully identified and disabled a sophisticated GPS jamming device operating near Sofia Airport. This action targeted equipment actively disrupting communication signals impacting aircraft navigation capabilities at the airport. Specifically, the jammer was preventing transmissions to the control tower and other vital aviation systems. The operation occurred without incident or disruption to air traffic operations at Sofia Airport. DANS’s intervention underscores Bulgaria's commitment to safeguarding its airspace from potential interference threats, ensuring safe flight paths.


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