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June 5, 2026

Congress Weighs the State of U.S. PNT: GPS Modernization, Interference Enforcement and the Search for Complementary Architecture

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology convened a wide-ranging examination of U.S. positioning, navigation and timing capabilities on June 4, drawing five witnesses across the GPS, broadcast, terrestrial and public-interest sectors to a hearing titled “Where Are We? Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States.”

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June 4, 2026

The Case for Spatializing Global SBAS

This major shift in architectural framework would spatialize core SBAS components within a distributed network of LEO satellites.

June 3, 2026

Safran Federal Systems Delivers 50,000th SecureSync Timing System

Safran Federal Systems announced on June 1 the delivery of its 50,000th SecureSync time synchronization system, marking nearly two decades of fielded precision timing across civil and defense networks.

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June 2, 2026

VectorNav Adds Iridium STL Aiding to Inertial Navigation Systems in Collaboration with NAL Technologies

VectorNav Technologies announced June 2 expanded support for Low Earth Orbit satellite signals as an aiding source for its inertial navigation systems, with the capability now available as a development kit centered on the VN-210E GNSS-Aided INS and broader support available across the Tactical Series upon request.

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June 2, 2026

The New PNT Reality

Locata CEO Nunzio Gambale explains why fielding complementary PNT solutions is about much more than just backing up GPS, and why PNT resilience has become an ecosystem problem.

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June 2, 2026

The “T” in Contested PNT

Oscilloquartz brings telecom-scale timing expertise to defense networks.

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June 1, 2026

Military GPS at the Core

Building assured PNT for the fight we are actually in.

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June 1, 2026

From Stack Compression to Trusted Autonomy: The PNT Case Behind Hyfix H1

As small autonomous aircraft move into more demanding operating environments, the PNT challenge is shifting from nominal accuracy to system coherence. Hyfix argues that tighter integration across positioning, timing, estimation, and control can reduce hidden error, improve integrity, and make autonomy stacks more resilient under degraded conditions.

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June 1, 2026

VIAVI’s Transcoder Moves Resilient PNT From Architecture to Adoption

As jamming, spoofing and GNSS denial become operational realities, VIAVI’s transcoder is emerging as a practical bridge between legacy vehicle systems and the next generation of assured positioning, navigation and timing.

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June 1, 2026

Calian Introduces Pole Mount CRPA Variants for Fixed and Marine GNSS Applications

Calian has announced two new pole mount controlled reception pattern antennas — the CR8894PXF+ and CR8854PXF+ — expanding its CRPA line with installation options suited to communications towers, vessels, monitoring stations, and critical infrastructure.

June 1, 2026

VIAVI Launches Postage Stamp-Sized GNSS-Disciplined Oscillator for SWaP-Constrained Platforms

VIAVI Solutions has introduced the µPNT GDO-1000, a GNSS-disciplined oscillator built in the M.2 B-key form factor measuring 22mm by 42mm and weighing under four grams — designed for defense, airborne, and unmanned platforms where traditional timing modules are too large or power-hungry to integrate.

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May 29, 2026

Xairos Completes Free-Space Quantum and Optical Timing Demonstration

Colorado-based Xairos Systems has completed two-kilometer free-space range testing with its Ares Quantum Optical Terminal, establishing simultaneous quantum and optical links from a single integrated unit.

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May 29, 2026

TRX Systems to Showcase DAPS GEN II Mounted Capability at JNC 2026

TRX Systems will present new enhancements to its Dismounted Assured PNT System GEN II at the Joint Navigation Conference, held June 1–4 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.

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May 28, 2026

House Armed Services Committee Calls for Single PNT Overseer in FY27 NDAA Markup

The House Armed Services Committee’s chairman’s mark of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, released May 26, includes a provision that would establish a designated Pentagon official to oversee the Defense Department’s positioning, navigation and timing enterprise — including alternative PNT programs alongside the existing GPS architecture.

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May 27, 2026

Xona’s Justin Deifel Brings Government PNT Experience to the LEO Era

He spoke with Inside GNSS about what Xona’s Pulsar means for the future of resilient PNT.

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May 27, 2026

Munich 9 Years On: Same Message, More Urgency

In 2017, the main message at the Munich Satellite Summit was clear: GNSS needs a backup. Nearly 10 years later, the message hasn’t changed; we may have more tools available but very little progress has been made—while the threat to GNSS only continues to grow.

By Dana A. Goward

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May 27, 2026

Inside LEO: LEO PNT – Why Now?

GNSS interference is no longer a distant concern or a technical edge case. As jamming, spoofing and autonomy requirements expose the limits of today’s PNT architectures, LEO is emerging as one of the most important alternatives to understand.

By Zak M. Kassas

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May 27, 2026

Inside Galileo: Europe Decides to Build Up its Own Global Satellite Navigation System

Over the next six issues, Dr. Güenter W. Hein will critically review the development of Galileo, drawing on more than two decades of direct experience with Europe’s satellite navigation system. But this series is not simply a look back. Galileo’s history is also a study in geopolitics, technical ambition, institutional complexity, international cooperation, spectrum management and interoperability—issues that remain central to today’s global PNT aspirations.

By Günter W. Hein

Apogee will support the global PNT enterprise across multiple US Air Force bases

May 27, 2026

Apogee Awarded $103.6M to Support DoD Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Modernization

Colorado Springs-based Apogee has been awarded a five-year, $103.6 million task order to provide positioning, navigation, and timing contractor support services for the Department of Defense, supporting modernization, acquisition, and sustainment planning across the global PNT enterprise.

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June 2, 2026

VectorNav Adds Iridium STL Aiding to Inertial Navigation Systems in Collaboration with NAL Technologies

VectorNav Technologies announced June 2 expanded support for Low Earth Orbit satellite signals as an aiding source for its inertial navigation systems, with the capability now available as a development kit centered on the VN-210E GNSS-Aided INS and broader support available across the Tactical Series upon request.

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June 1, 2026

From Stack Compression to Trusted Autonomy: The PNT Case Behind Hyfix H1

As small autonomous aircraft move into more demanding operating environments, the PNT challenge is shifting from nominal accuracy to system coherence. Hyfix argues that tighter integration across positioning, timing, estimation, and control can reduce hidden error, improve integrity, and make autonomy stacks more resilient under degraded conditions.

Viavi_opener

June 1, 2026

VIAVI’s Transcoder Moves Resilient PNT From Architecture to Adoption

As jamming, spoofing and GNSS denial become operational realities, VIAVI’s transcoder is emerging as a practical bridge between legacy vehicle systems and the next generation of assured positioning, navigation and timing.

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June 1, 2026

Calian Introduces Pole Mount CRPA Variants for Fixed and Marine GNSS Applications

Calian has announced two new pole mount controlled reception pattern antennas — the CR8894PXF+ and CR8854PXF+ — expanding its CRPA line with installation options suited to communications towers, vessels, monitoring stations, and critical infrastructure.

June 1, 2026

VIAVI Launches Postage Stamp-Sized GNSS-Disciplined Oscillator for SWaP-Constrained Platforms

VIAVI Solutions has introduced the µPNT GDO-1000, a GNSS-disciplined oscillator built in the M.2 B-key form factor measuring 22mm by 42mm and weighing under four grams — designed for defense, airborne, and unmanned platforms where traditional timing modules are too large or power-hungry to integrate.

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May 29, 2026

Xairos Completes Free-Space Quantum and Optical Timing Demonstration

Colorado-based Xairos Systems has completed two-kilometer free-space range testing with its Ares Quantum Optical Terminal, establishing simultaneous quantum and optical links from a single integrated unit.

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May 29, 2026

TRX Systems to Showcase DAPS GEN II Mounted Capability at JNC 2026

TRX Systems will present new enhancements to its Dismounted Assured PNT System GEN II at the Joint Navigation Conference, held June 1–4 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.

Apogee will support the global PNT enterprise across multiple US Air Force bases

May 27, 2026

Apogee Awarded $103.6M to Support DoD Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Modernization

Colorado Springs-based Apogee has been awarded a five-year, $103.6 million task order to provide positioning, navigation, and timing contractor support services for the Department of Defense, supporting modernization, acquisition, and sustainment planning across the global PNT enterprise.

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May 26, 2026

FocalPoint Positioning Launches Precise+ for Sub-Metre GNSS Accuracy Without Sensor Fusion

FocalPoint Positioning has unveiled Precise+, a software-defined receiver technology that delivers sub-metre GNSS accuracy in environments where conventional carrier phase tracking typically fails — without the use of inertial sensors, dead reckoning, or sensor fusion.

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May 22, 2026

Taoglas Launches Ultra-Compact Dual-Band L1/L5 GNSS Antenna

Taoglas has introduced the GVLB208 Series, a dual-band L1/L5 stacked patch antenna in a 20 x 20 x 8 mm footprint — one of the smallest packages available for concurrent L1/L5 operation. The series is the first in a new family of ultra-compact GNSS antennas from the company.

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May 20, 2026

Septentrio Adds Top-Tier Anti-Jam Variant to mosaic-G5 Line with P8 Launch

Septentrio has extended its mosaic-G5 module family with the P8, a multi-frequency GNSS receiver designed for mission-critical applications in contested electromagnetic environments.

May 19, 2026

NASA Releases Standardized GNSS Radio Occultation Data Products Across 15 Receivers

NASA Earthdata and principal investigator Stephen Leroy of JANUS Research Group have released a new set of Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Occultation data products reformatted to a common Climate and Forecast convention-compliant format, improving cross-program usability for atmospheric researchers and GNSS data users.

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May 15, 2026

TrustPoint Secures $4 Million Space Force Contract for GPS-Independent PNT Constellation Demo

TrustPoint has been awarded a $4 million Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract to demonstrate a GPS-independent positioning, navigation, and timing system.

May 13, 2026

Septentrio Adds Precise Positioning Variant to mosaic-G5 Family

Septentrio has launched the mosaic-G5 P6, a multi-frequency precise positioning module extending the company’s mosaic receiver line for commercial UAV, robotics, and industrial automation integrators.

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May 12, 2026

Trimble Adds Smart Antenna Enclosure to PX-1 RTX for Drone Delivery

Trimble has introduced a smart antenna enclosure option for its PX-1 RTX positioning solution, targeting commercial drone delivery integrators seeking to reduce development timelines.

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May 8, 2026

Thales Unveils Compact Anti-Jam PNT Receiver for Contested Environments

Thales has introduced the TopStar Smart Receiver, a three-function positioning, navigation, and timing unit designed for land vehicles, drones, and munitions operating under active electronic warfare conditions.

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May 7, 2026

UK MoD Awards £6 Million eLoran Contract to QinetiQ-Led Team Elaris

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £6 million contract to Team Elaris, a QinetiQ-led consortium, to develop a deployable concept for enhanced Long-Range Navigation (eLoran) as a GPS-independent positioning, navigation, and timing alternative for military operations in contested environments.

May 5, 2026

Mayflower Communications Introduces NavGuard® 750 Integrated M-Code Anti-Jam System

Mayflower Communications Company, Inc. has introduced the NavGuard® 750 Integrated M-Code Anti-Jam System (IMAS), a fully integrated Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) solution designed for severely size, weight, and power (SWaP)-constrained military platforms.

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May 1, 2026

Lockheed Martin Completes Core Mate on GPS IIIF SV11

Lockheed Martin has completed the “core mate” production phase for GPS IIIF Space Vehicle 11, the assembly milestone that formally marks a satellite’s structural birth. SV11 will be the first GPS IIIF satellite to launch, though no launch date has been announced.

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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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June 5, 2026

Congress Weighs the State of U.S. PNT: GPS Modernization, Interference Enforcement and the Search for Complementary Architecture

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology convened a wide-ranging examination of U.S. positioning, navigation and timing capabilities on June 4, drawing five witnesses across the GPS, broadcast, terrestrial and public-interest sectors to a hearing titled “Where Are We? Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States.”

June 3, 2026

Safran Federal Systems Delivers 50,000th SecureSync Timing System

Safran Federal Systems announced on June 1 the delivery of its 50,000th SecureSync time synchronization system, marking nearly two decades of fielded precision timing across civil and defense networks.

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June 2, 2026

VectorNav Adds Iridium STL Aiding to Inertial Navigation Systems in Collaboration with NAL Technologies

VectorNav Technologies announced June 2 expanded support for Low Earth Orbit satellite signals as an aiding source for its inertial navigation systems, with the capability now available as a development kit centered on the VN-210E GNSS-Aided INS and broader support available across the Tactical Series upon request.

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June 2, 2026

The “T” in Contested PNT

Oscilloquartz brings telecom-scale timing expertise to defense networks.

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June 1, 2026

Military GPS at the Core

Building assured PNT for the fight we are actually in.

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June 1, 2026

From Stack Compression to Trusted Autonomy: The PNT Case Behind Hyfix H1

As small autonomous aircraft move into more demanding operating environments, the PNT challenge is shifting from nominal accuracy to system coherence. Hyfix argues that tighter integration across positioning, timing, estimation, and control can reduce hidden error, improve integrity, and make autonomy stacks more resilient under degraded conditions.

Viavi_opener

June 1, 2026

VIAVI’s Transcoder Moves Resilient PNT From Architecture to Adoption

As jamming, spoofing and GNSS denial become operational realities, VIAVI’s transcoder is emerging as a practical bridge between legacy vehicle systems and the next generation of assured positioning, navigation and timing.

CR8894PXF-scaled

June 1, 2026

Calian Introduces Pole Mount CRPA Variants for Fixed and Marine GNSS Applications

Calian has announced two new pole mount controlled reception pattern antennas — the CR8894PXF+ and CR8854PXF+ — expanding its CRPA line with installation options suited to communications towers, vessels, monitoring stations, and critical infrastructure.

June 1, 2026

VIAVI Launches Postage Stamp-Sized GNSS-Disciplined Oscillator for SWaP-Constrained Platforms

VIAVI Solutions has introduced the µPNT GDO-1000, a GNSS-disciplined oscillator built in the M.2 B-key form factor measuring 22mm by 42mm and weighing under four grams — designed for defense, airborne, and unmanned platforms where traditional timing modules are too large or power-hungry to integrate.

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May 29, 2026

Xairos Completes Free-Space Quantum and Optical Timing Demonstration

Colorado-based Xairos Systems has completed two-kilometer free-space range testing with its Ares Quantum Optical Terminal, establishing simultaneous quantum and optical links from a single integrated unit.

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May 29, 2026

TRX Systems to Showcase DAPS GEN II Mounted Capability at JNC 2026

TRX Systems will present new enhancements to its Dismounted Assured PNT System GEN II at the Joint Navigation Conference, held June 1–4 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.

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May 28, 2026

House Armed Services Committee Calls for Single PNT Overseer in FY27 NDAA Markup

The House Armed Services Committee’s chairman’s mark of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, released May 26, includes a provision that would establish a designated Pentagon official to oversee the Defense Department’s positioning, navigation and timing enterprise — including alternative PNT programs alongside the existing GPS architecture.

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May 27, 2026

Xona’s Justin Deifel Brings Government PNT Experience to the LEO Era

He spoke with Inside GNSS about what Xona’s Pulsar means for the future of resilient PNT.

Apogee will support the global PNT enterprise across multiple US Air Force bases

May 27, 2026

Apogee Awarded $103.6M to Support DoD Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Modernization

Colorado Springs-based Apogee has been awarded a five-year, $103.6 million task order to provide positioning, navigation, and timing contractor support services for the Department of Defense, supporting modernization, acquisition, and sustainment planning across the global PNT enterprise.

FCL092 – Image of a vehicle on a road

May 26, 2026

FocalPoint Positioning Launches Precise+ for Sub-Metre GNSS Accuracy Without Sensor Fusion

FocalPoint Positioning has unveiled Precise+, a software-defined receiver technology that delivers sub-metre GNSS accuracy in environments where conventional carrier phase tracking typically fails — without the use of inertial sensors, dead reckoning, or sensor fusion.

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May 22, 2026

Taoglas Launches Ultra-Compact Dual-Band L1/L5 GNSS Antenna

Taoglas has introduced the GVLB208 Series, a dual-band L1/L5 stacked patch antenna in a 20 x 20 x 8 mm footprint — one of the smallest packages available for concurrent L1/L5 operation. The series is the first in a new family of ultra-compact GNSS antennas from the company.

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May 20, 2026

Septentrio Adds Top-Tier Anti-Jam Variant to mosaic-G5 Line with P8 Launch

Septentrio has extended its mosaic-G5 module family with the P8, a multi-frequency GNSS receiver designed for mission-critical applications in contested electromagnetic environments.

May 19, 2026

NASA Releases Standardized GNSS Radio Occultation Data Products Across 15 Receivers

NASA Earthdata and principal investigator Stephen Leroy of JANUS Research Group have released a new set of Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Occultation data products reformatted to a common Climate and Forecast convention-compliant format, improving cross-program usability for atmospheric researchers and GNSS data users.

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May 19, 2026

Intuitive Machines to Acquire Goonhilly Earth Station and COMSAT

Intuitive Machines has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, the United Kingdom’s leading deep space communications provider, and its U.S. subsidiary Goonhilly USA Inc., operating as COMSAT.

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COLUMNS & EDITORIALS

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June 4, 2026

The Case for Spatializing Global SBAS

This major shift in architectural framework would spatialize core SBAS components within a distributed network of LEO satellites.

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May 27, 2026

Munich 9 Years On: Same Message, More Urgency

In 2017, the main message at the Munich Satellite Summit was clear: GNSS needs a backup. Nearly 10 years later, the message hasn’t changed; we may have more tools available but very little progress has been made—while the threat to GNSS only continues to grow.

By Dana A. Goward

nisar_orbit.02415

May 27, 2026

Inside LEO: LEO PNT – Why Now?

GNSS interference is no longer a distant concern or a technical edge case. As jamming, spoofing and autonomy requirements expose the limits of today’s PNT architectures, LEO is emerging as one of the most important alternatives to understand.

By Zak M. Kassas

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