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July 1, 2025

ESA Teams Up with Leonardo Against Satnav Jamming

Uninterrupted access to satellite navigation is essential in our modern world, but it is threatened daily by external interference, such as jamming and spoofing. New technologies and concepts can help increase the resilience of our satellite navigation solutions. The European Space Agency (ESA) and Leonardo are embarking on a joint project to explore smart antennas powered by Machine Learning to block unwanted signals.

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June 30, 2025

GOOSE-VTL Project Attacks Urban GNSS Limitations

The European Space Agency (ESA)-funded GOOSE-VTL project, realized by TeleOrbit, Fraunhofer IIS and the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, has developed a unique software defined receiver (SDR) capable of delivering the resilience and accuracy needed for next-generation autonomous systems in GNSS-challenged urban settings.

By Peter Gutierrez

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June 27, 2025

Rocket Lab to Launch Electron Mission for European Space Agency’s Next-Generation Navigation System

Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, has announced it has been selected to launch a dedicated Electron mission for the European Space Agency (“ESA”) for the first time, to deploy the first pair of satellites for a future navigation constellation for Europe, LEO-PNT.

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June 26, 2025

TrustPoint Launches Third Satellite and Successfully Establishes First Contact

TrustPoint, a pioneer in next-generation space-based positioning and navigation solutions, is proud to announce the successful launch and first contact of its third free-flying satellite, Time Flies, aboard the latest rideshare launch out of Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday.

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June 25, 2025

GNSS Interference in Ship Collision, Fires, Grounding

Just after midnight on June 17, the 1,100 foot tanker Front Eagle, carrying approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil in the Gulf of Oman, made a quick and sharp right turn that resulted in a collision with Adalynn, a 900 foot tanker.

By Dana A. Goward

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June 24, 2025

Aquark Technologies and The Royal Navy Return to Sea for Trial of Cold Atom-Based Atomic Clock

Aquark’s atomic clock system, the AQlock, functioned continuously aboard HMS Pursuer over three days, marking an important milestone for Position, Navigation and Navigation (PNT) technology and a step forward in the mission to reduce global reliance on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

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June 23, 2025

Compact and Flexible NavCom X for Rail and Beyond

NavCom X is a precision positioning and communication system developed by Czech company Betrian, in collaboration with the Prague-based GNSS Centre of Excellence (GCE), and with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) under the NAVISP program.

By Peter Gutierrez

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June 19, 2025

EU Responds to Call for Action on GNSS Interference

Led by Latvia, 17 nations called upon the European Union (EU) to take action on GNSS interference originating in Russia and Belarus.

By Dana A. Goward

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June 19, 2025

Safran Launches Dual PNT Breakthroughs for Navigation in Contested Airspace

Safran Electronics & Defense unveiled two next-generation navigation solutions at the Paris Air Show designed to counteract the global surge in GNSS interference and spoofing: the Skylight dual-mode GNSS receiver and the BlackNaute embedded PNT system.

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June 18, 2025

EASA and IATA Publish Comprehensive Plan to Mitigate the Risks of GNSS Interference

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risks stemming from global navigation satellite system (GNSS) interference. The plan was part of the conclusions of a jointly-hosted workshop on the topic of GNSS interference.

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June 16, 2025

Thales Invests €55 Million to Anchor Next-Generation Resilient Navigation in France

Thales, a European leader in resilient navigation, has announced a major €55 million investment to strengthen its industrial sites in Châtellerault and Valence, France. This investment, which will be made between 2025 and 2028, will meet the growing demand for high-performance navigation solutions, both civilian and military, and will strengthen its sovereign and cutting-edge industrial base.

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June 12, 2025

Honeywell Unveils Single-Card Resilient Navigation System for UAS in 2025

Honeywell has expanded its navigation portfolio with the launch of the HGuide o480, a high-performance, single-card inertial navigation system (INS) engineered to deliver precise, resilient localization and attitude data in an ultra-low size, weight and power package.

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June 11, 2025

Fixposition xFusion Software Launches on NVIDIA Jetson Platform

Fixposition’s xFusion software is now available for NVIDIA Jetson Orin modules, unlocking advanced Global Positioning across your own hardware. Combining Fixposition’s cutting-edge sensor fusion algorithms with the AI power of Jetson, you can now deploy high-performance positioning in GNSS-challenged environments — all without hardware lock-in.

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June 9, 2025

Resilient Navigation Alternatives for GNSS-Denied Environments

Spoofing detection and mitigation through multi-sensor integration.

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June 6, 2025

SPACE-SHIP Presents ARRIVAL-X for More Efficient Maritime Navigation

ARRIVAL-X is a cloud-based, AI-powered solution designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce idle waiting times, and optimize resource allocation for ports, shipping companies and logistics providers.

By Peter Gutierrez

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June 5, 2025

Silicon Sensing and Kongsberg Discovery Partner on a New Generation of Inertial Products

Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd and Kongsberg Discovery AS have signed a co-operation agreement to develop next generation MEMS-based gyro technology.

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June 5, 2025

Human Engineering: The Astounding Ascent of Karen Van Dyke

A look back at a remarkable career as Van Dyke retires from federal service. Karen Van Dyke’s remarkable trajectory as a GNSS engineer took her from helping design tools that notify pilots of GPS outages to spearheading America’s national strategy on the future of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT).

By Peter Gutierrez

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June 4, 2025

LEO PNT: A Fundamental Evolution to Answer New Application Needs

To meet increasingly demanding performance requirements, navigation technology development must be rapid and innovative, relying on a system-of-systems vision that involves a multi-orbit space component – with low Earth orbit (LEO) PNT becoming a critical factor.

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June 3, 2025

U.S. Army Taking a Layered Approach to PNT

An update on the U.S. Army’s MAPS and DAPS Programs of Record and ongoing efforts to field assured PNT solutions for both mounted and dismounted operations.

By Renee Knight

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June 30, 2025

GOOSE-VTL Project Attacks Urban GNSS Limitations

The European Space Agency (ESA)-funded GOOSE-VTL project, realized by TeleOrbit, Fraunhofer IIS and the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, has developed a unique software defined receiver (SDR) capable of delivering the resilience and accuracy needed for next-generation autonomous systems in GNSS-challenged urban settings.

By Peter Gutierrez

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May 9, 2025

Expanded LabSat 4 Range Delivers Scalable Solutions for GNSS Signal Testing

LabSat, a leader in GNSS signal record, replay and simulation solutions, has extended its LabSat 4 product range with the introduction of three distinct variants: LabSat 4, LabSat 4 Core, and LabSat 4 Lite.

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May 7, 2025

SiTime Symphonic Releases SiT30100 Mobile Clock Generator with Embedded MEMS

SiTime Corporation, a Precision Timing company, has announced Symphonic, its first mobile clock generator with an integrated MEMS resonator (SiT30100). Symphonic provides accurate and resilient clock signals for 5G and GNSS chipsets and enables efficient power consumption in mobile and IoT devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and asset trackers.

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May 5, 2025

Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU with 1 Deg/hr Gyro Bias

Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. Company, today introduced the IMU-H100, a micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement unit (IMU) developed to enhance tactical guidance and navigation capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), short-range missiles and precision guidance munitions, as well as a variety of commercial applications.

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May 2, 2025

NATO Tests GANDALF 4 Sensor to Counter GNSS Signal Threats and Improve Situational Awareness

In a key step forward for NATO’s capabilities in electromagnetic warfare, a new prototype sensor, developed by the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) completed a key round of testing. The system, called GANDALF 4, has successfully undergone series of tests in a specialized testing facility at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).

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April 30, 2025

NAL Research and VectorNav Technologies Collaborate to Develop a Solution for GNSS Denied Environments

NAL Research and VectorNav Technologies, two U.S.-based leaders in Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) solutions, announced today a joint development to produce Iridium STL (Satellite Time & Location)-aided Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) designed to meet the increasing demand for resilient PNT in GNSS-denied environments.

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April 24, 2025

ESA-Backed VAUTAP Advances VDES R-Mode for Maritime PNT

At a recent event hosted by the European Space Agency, industry leaders Telespazio UK and Kongsberg Discovery presented the results of the VAUTAP project (‘VDES-R advanced user technologies for alternative PNT), a pioneering research initiative aimed at strengthening positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) resilience at sea.

By Peter Gutierrez

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April 22, 2025

GNSS Protection and Monitoring with Huld Block-box

A European Space Agency (ESA) NAVISP-funded project, led by Huld (formerly Space Systems Czech) has developed an advanced RF2RF (radio frequency-to-radio-frequency) GNSS receiver enhancement device as a powerful countermeasure to jamming and spoofing, with real-time detection, classification, and mitigation capabilities.

By Peter Gutierrez

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April 21, 2025

Teledyne Marine Releases Compact Navigator Autonomous Navigation Solution

Teledyne Marine has unveiled the Teledyne Compact Navigator ultra-compact autonomous integrated navigation solution at Ocean Business 2025. Ideal for small vehicles, it enables inspection and survey applications not previously achievable.

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April 17, 2025

Japanese QZSS Authentication for Spoof-Proof Drone Delivery

Strengthening GNSS security in autonomous platforms, Japan’s CORE Corporation, together with ACSL Ltd. and Rakuten Group, recently conducted a demonstration of anti-spoofing capabilities using Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) Navigation Message Authentication (QZNMA) service.

By Peter Gutierrez

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April 14, 2025

Q-CTRL Overcomes GPS-Denial With Quantum Sensing

Q-CTRL, a developer of quantum infrastructure software, announced successful field trials of a new generation of quantum-assured navigation solutions validated to outperform comparable conventional alternatives in challenging real-world settings.

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April 10, 2025

Swift Navigation Sets New Standard for RTK Positioning with Continuous 2-Centimeter Accuracy Across Western Europe

High-Accuracy Offering Leverages Swift’s Proprietary Atmospheric Model and Carrier-Grade Network to Unlock Consumer Robots and Digital Mapping at Scale.

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April 9, 2025

Eltvor Updates Time Transfer with Digital ELT-TT-21 Modem

In the world of high-precision timekeeping, accuracy is everything. The new Eltvor ELT-TT-21 modem marks a step forward in two-way, satellite time and frequency transfer (TWSTFT) technology.

By Peter Gutierrez

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April 7, 2025

Syntony GNSS Unveils Echo 4RP: The Next Generation in High-Fidelity GNSS Recording and Playback

Syntony GNSS has announced the launch of the EchoTM 4RP, the latest advancement in their EchoTM series of GNSS record and playback systems. Building upon the robust foundation of the EchoTM R&P, the EchoTM 4RP introduces significant enhancements tailored to meet the evolving demands of GNSS testing and development.

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April 2, 2025

SBG Systems Unveils MEMS-based Gyrocompassing IMU at Ocean Business 2025

SBG Systems, a global provider of high-performance Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), has introduced a MEMS-based North seeking IMU, capable of operating without GNSS aiding—a breakthrough in MEMS technology.

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April 1, 2025

OxTS Launches WayFinder and LiDAR Boost for GNSS-denied Localization

OxTS has launched WayFinder, a complete localisation solution for any environment, even GNSS-denied spaces. Functioning out of the box with no need for additional hardware, WayFinder uses a new, unique software called LiDAR Boost to provide accurate localisation both in, and between, any environment.

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March 12, 2025

Taoglas Expands TFM Series of Multi-Band GNSS Front-End Modules to Accelerate High-Precision Applications Development

Taoglas, a provider of antennas and IoT components, announced the expansion of its TFM series of multi-band GNSS front-end modules. Building upon the existing product range, the expanded series offers design engineers more options for simplifying and accelerating product development for high-precision GNSS applications.

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March 11, 2025

SBG Systems Releases New Ellipse Upgrade

SBG Systems has announced the New Ellipse upgrade for their Ellipse product line. For both the AHRS or INS version, this firmware upgrade transforms existing hardware into a more accurate, reliable, and versatile solution ready to tackle even the most demanding applications.

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February 7, 2025

Topcon Introduces the New HiPer XR GNSS Receiver for Increased Accuracy and Reliability

Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the launch of the HiPer XR, its latest GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver for surveying, mapping, and construction applications. The new receiver is designed to benefit a wide variety of users.

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April 28, 2025

The UK’s System-of-Systems Approach to Robust PNT

Speaking at the recent Munich Satellite Navigation Summit, Mark Brammer, Positioning Program Lead for the UK’s National PNT Office, outlined the United Kingdom’s bold vision for the future of positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), a system built not on a single pillar, but on international cooperation, multi-technology fusion, and a clear-eyed view of GNSS resilience.

By Peter Gutierrez

Ramsey Faragher at the Munich Satellite Navigation Summit; Photo by Peter Gutierrez

April 25, 2025

Ramsey Faragher Discusses Aviation Spoofing

At the 2025 Munich Satellite Navigation Summit, Ramsey Faragher, Director and CEO of the UK Royal Institute of Navigation, delivered a sobering assessment of satellite navigation vulnerabilities based on findings of the ‘Operational Performance of Satellite Navigation Systems’ (OPS) report.

By Peter Gutierrez

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April 15, 2025

Airbus Tests Dual-Frequency, Multi-Constellation EGNOS V3

Airbus is leading the development of the next generation of the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), Europe’s satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS). EGNOS version three (V3) will provide a completely new DFMC service – dual frequency, multi-constellation – augmenting both GPS and Galileo signals.

By Peter Gutierrez

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October 22, 2024

Human Engineering: Love at First Sight

The impact Ignacio Fernández Hernández, Galileo Authentication and High Accuracy Manager for the European Commission, has had on the EGNOS and Galileo programs, as he does his part to advance GNSS.

By Peter Gutierrez

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September 24, 2024

Dr. John Raquet Receives Kepler Award

The Institute of Navigation recognizes Dr. John Raquet with prestigious Johannes Kepler Award at the ION GNSS+ 2024 Conference.

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August 28, 2024

Human Engineering: Making the Magic Happen

Steve Woolven’s early experience running his family’s resort coupled with his ambitious academic pursuits helped lay the groundwork for a successful career in the PNT industry and his current role as President of Trimble Applanix.

By Peter Gutierrez

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August 23, 2024

Topcon Positioning Systems announces retirement plan of Ray O’Connor, appointment of Ivan Di Federico as new president and CEO

Topcon Positioning Systems has announced that Ray O’Connor, president and chief executive officer, will retire in September 2025 after over three decades of exceptional leadership. O’Connor will transition to the role of Chairman of the Topcon Positioning Systems Board of Directors effective September 1, 2024, providing guidance and support to the executive leadership team during this important year of transition.

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June 3, 2024

Silicon Sensing Establishes US Office, Appoints Head of Americas Sales

Silicon Sensing is to open its first US office, with a dedicated in-country team lead by the new head of sales – Americas, Kevin Swain. This new facility will help ensure the company efficiently supports the growing demand for their rugged, high performance inertial products across North and South America.

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May 14, 2024

Inertial Labs Tackles GNSS Vulnerability with Advanced Navigation Solutions: Interview with CEO Jamie Marraccini at Xponential 2024

At Xponential 2024 in San Diego, Inside GNSS sat down with Jamie Marraccini, CEO of Inertial Labs, to discuss the company’s advanced solutions for GNSS vulnerability and their role in enhancing navigation for UAS operations in GNSS-denied environments.

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January 2, 2024

Trimble executive: GNSS still core of PNT

Speaking to Inside GNSS at the recent InterGEO conference in Berlin, Olivier Casabianca, Vice President of Trimble Positioning Services, said “If you look at the way we work today, GNSS is still the key component, serving all of what we would consider the central geospatial industries, meaning construction, agriculture, transportation, etcetera. People talk about making a digital version of the world, and we understand that starts with knowing where you are, before, during and after, whatever job you’re doing. Precise positioning is fundamental.”

By Peter Gutierrez

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November 30, 2023

NextNav Announces Mariam Sorond as New CEO

Industry veteran Mariam Sorond has taken over as the CEO of NextNav.

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March 13, 2023

Silicon Sensing Appoints New Chief Engineer

Dr Mark Marshall takes on role as emerging inertial sensing technologies open new market opportunities.

Dr Mark Marshall has been appointed as Chief Engineer of Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd. Dr Marshall joined Silicon Sensing in 2017 as the lead engineer on numerous inertial programmes. Immediately prior to commencing as Chief Engineer he was the company’s Consultant Engineer and Electronics Discipline Manager. In this role he was responsible for the electronics and mechanical design of the company’s latest generation, tactical grade inertial measurement unit (IMU) – the DMU41.

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December 6, 2022

Human Engineering: Cheryl Gramling, Carrying Through on a Dream

Cheryl Gramling knew early on what she wanted to do in life. Today, she is assistant chief for technology, mission engineering and systems analysis division, at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and she’s playing a key role in getting us back to the Moon.

By Peter Gutierrez

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October 26, 2022

Helix Geospace appoints Tom Beese as Chairman

Helix is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Beese as Chairman of its Board of Directors.

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October 19, 2022

John Carley to Succeed Michael Longinotti as Rx Networks Chief Executive Officer

Rx Networks announced today that Michael Longinotti, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will retire from the company at the end of 2022, then continue to serve as a board member. John Carley, VP of Sales and Marketing, has been appointed by the Board of Directors to succeed Longinotti as Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2023.

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September 27, 2022

Dr. Boris Pervan Receives Kepler Award

The Institute of Navigation’s (ION) Satellite Division presented Dr. Boris Pervan with its Johannes Kepler Award September 23, 2022 during the ION GNSS+ Conference held September 19-23, at the Hyatt Regency Denver At Colorado Convention Center.

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January 28, 2022

ION 2022 Fellow Memberships Announced

The Institute of Navigation (ION) announced the recipients of the 2022 Fellow membership during the ION International Technical Meeting (ITM) and Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications (PTTI) meeting held January 25- 27, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach in Long Beach, California.

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January 27, 2022

Human Engineering: Faragher Ascendant

FocalPoint Positioning, founded in 2015, is, as they say, very happening. Its Supercorrelation is a chipset-level software product for mobiles, wearables and vehicles that is changing the positioning game in urban environments. Interesting and energetic, FocalPoint founder Ramsey Faragher came out of the defense industry and has a risen rapidly in the GNSS firmament.

By Peter Gutierrez

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January 21, 2022

Orolia CEO Courtois on Acquisition by Safran

As CEO Jean-Yves Courtois puts it, Orolia is focused on solving the hard problems. To do that, the France-based company, a global provider of resilient positioning, navigation and timing (RPNT) solutions, has become a technology integrator.

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July 1, 2025

ESA Teams Up with Leonardo Against Satnav Jamming

Uninterrupted access to satellite navigation is essential in our modern world, but it is threatened daily by external interference, such as jamming and spoofing. New technologies and concepts can help increase the resilience of our satellite navigation solutions. The European Space Agency (ESA) and Leonardo are embarking on a joint project to explore smart antennas powered by Machine Learning to block unwanted signals.

GOOSE-VTL receiver by Fraunhofer IIS; Image courtesy Fraunhofer IIS

June 30, 2025

GOOSE-VTL Project Attacks Urban GNSS Limitations

The European Space Agency (ESA)-funded GOOSE-VTL project, realized by TeleOrbit, Fraunhofer IIS and the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, has developed a unique software defined receiver (SDR) capable of delivering the resilience and accuracy needed for next-generation autonomous systems in GNSS-challenged urban settings.

By Peter Gutierrez

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June 27, 2025

Rocket Lab to Launch Electron Mission for European Space Agency’s Next-Generation Navigation System

Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, has announced it has been selected to launch a dedicated Electron mission for the European Space Agency (“ESA”) for the first time, to deploy the first pair of satellites for a future navigation constellation for Europe, LEO-PNT.

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June 26, 2025

TrustPoint Launches Third Satellite and Successfully Establishes First Contact

TrustPoint, a pioneer in next-generation space-based positioning and navigation solutions, is proud to announce the successful launch and first contact of its third free-flying satellite, Time Flies, aboard the latest rideshare launch out of Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday.

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June 24, 2025

Aquark Technologies and The Royal Navy Return to Sea for Trial of Cold Atom-Based Atomic Clock

Aquark’s atomic clock system, the AQlock, functioned continuously aboard HMS Pursuer over three days, marking an important milestone for Position, Navigation and Navigation (PNT) technology and a step forward in the mission to reduce global reliance on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

Navcom X testing in Czech Republic; Image courtesy Navcom X

June 23, 2025

Compact and Flexible NavCom X for Rail and Beyond

NavCom X is a precision positioning and communication system developed by Czech company Betrian, in collaboration with the Prague-based GNSS Centre of Excellence (GCE), and with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) under the NAVISP program.

By Peter Gutierrez

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June 19, 2025

EU Responds to Call for Action on GNSS Interference

Led by Latvia, 17 nations called upon the European Union (EU) to take action on GNSS interference originating in Russia and Belarus.

By Dana A. Goward

SKYLIGHT

June 19, 2025

Safran Launches Dual PNT Breakthroughs for Navigation in Contested Airspace

Safran Electronics & Defense unveiled two next-generation navigation solutions at the Paris Air Show designed to counteract the global surge in GNSS interference and spoofing: the Skylight dual-mode GNSS receiver and the BlackNaute embedded PNT system.

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June 18, 2025

EASA and IATA Publish Comprehensive Plan to Mitigate the Risks of GNSS Interference

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risks stemming from global navigation satellite system (GNSS) interference. The plan was part of the conclusions of a jointly-hosted workshop on the topic of GNSS interference.

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June 16, 2025

Thales Invests €55 Million to Anchor Next-Generation Resilient Navigation in France

Thales, a European leader in resilient navigation, has announced a major €55 million investment to strengthen its industrial sites in Châtellerault and Valence, France. This investment, which will be made between 2025 and 2028, will meet the growing demand for high-performance navigation solutions, both civilian and military, and will strengthen its sovereign and cutting-edge industrial base.

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June 12, 2025

Honeywell Unveils Single-Card Resilient Navigation System for UAS in 2025

Honeywell has expanded its navigation portfolio with the launch of the HGuide o480, a high-performance, single-card inertial navigation system (INS) engineered to deliver precise, resilient localization and attitude data in an ultra-low size, weight and power package.

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June 11, 2025

Fixposition xFusion Software Launches on NVIDIA Jetson Platform

Fixposition’s xFusion software is now available for NVIDIA Jetson Orin modules, unlocking advanced Global Positioning across your own hardware. Combining Fixposition’s cutting-edge sensor fusion algorithms with the AI power of Jetson, you can now deploy high-performance positioning in GNSS-challenged environments — all without hardware lock-in.

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June 5, 2025

Silicon Sensing and Kongsberg Discovery Partner on a New Generation of Inertial Products

Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd and Kongsberg Discovery AS have signed a co-operation agreement to develop next generation MEMS-based gyro technology.

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June 3, 2025

BAE Systems Unveils Comprehensive Line of M-Code GPS Receivers

BAE Systems unveiled a diverse line of M-Code Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver solutions at the Joint Navigation Conference in Cincinnati this week, rounding out an extensive line of products that ensure U.S. warfighters have the most dependable GPS systems available across sea, land, and air.

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June 2, 2025

Calian GNSS Unveils High-Resilience Anti-Jamming Antenna for Critical Infrastructure, Marine, and Defence Applications

Calian GNSS, a global leader in precision GNSS and RF technologies, has announced the launch of its next-generation anti-jamming controlled reception pattern antenna (CRPA).

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June 2, 2025

UK Moving Ahead, Wants Input on eLoran Program

System to be govt-owned, contractor-operated. The United Kingdom is continuing on its path toward having an integrated resilient national positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) architecture.

By Dana A. Goward

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June 2, 2025

Precision Meets Purpose: Inside Hexagon’s Strategic Acquisition of Septentrio

In a bold move to advance the state of GNSS technology and accelerate the path to full autonomy, Hexagon recently acquired Septentrio, a long-time leader in high-precision positioning solutions.

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May 28, 2025

Hi-Target and GMV Sign Strategic Alliance to Implement High-Precision Positioning Solutions

The collaboration between both companies drives the development of integrated differential services aimed at automated applications in sectors such as automotive, robotics, UAVs, and precision agriculture.

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May 27, 2025

Advanced Algorithms and Techniques for Resilient Time Provision

Huld s.r.o. and the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen have developed a new hardware and software platform capable of generating accurate and stable timing information with a high level of integrity and availability. The system merges multiple timing sources and detects inconsistencies among inputs.

By Peter Gutierrez

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June 3, 2025

U.S. Army Taking a Layered Approach to PNT

An update on the U.S. Army’s MAPS and DAPS Programs of Record and ongoing efforts to field assured PNT solutions for both mounted and dismounted operations.

By Renee Knight

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June 2, 2025

Ensuring High-Accuracy Positioning in GPS-Denied Environments

A simulation-based analysis of the 746th Test Squadron’s Locata non-GPS based positioning system for navigation testing at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR).

U.S. Capitol at Dusk

May 28, 2025

Government Turmoil and the PNT Community

Two federal efforts have been put on hold and experts with years of expertise in the PNT industry have retired, all changes that could affect the industry moving forward.

The current administration’s efforts to revamp the government could have a significant impact on the PNT community.

By Dana A. Goward

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