From The Register

UK gov defence boffins will carry out GPS-jamming trials in Cornwall today and tomorrow.
“The tests will not have an effect on mobile phones or telecommunications devices and all local services including aircraft and marine users have been made aware,” according to an MoD release.

Also from the BBC

The aim of the GPS blocking exercise is to find out how interference could affect military personnel. It will take place on Thursday and Friday.


BBC News and the Guardian are both reporting that Iran has decided to hand over the 15 British sailors that were captured as a gift to Britain.

I’m sorry? A gift? Since when has handing over 15 illegally captured Britons been called a gift?
Stating GPS coordinates inside Iraqi waters and then later changing your mind so they’re inside Iranian waters doesn’t bode well, let alone parading and forcing confessions on national TV.
At least they’re free now.

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