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March 18, 2024

Netnod and Adtran Fortify Sweden’s National Timing Infrastructure with Optical Cesium Clocks

In a move to fortify Sweden’s national infrastructure against emerging digital threats, Netnod is implementing Adtran’s coreSync OSA 3300-HP, an optical pumping cesium atomic clock technology. This strategic upgrade aims to enhance the precision and reliability of timing services vital to the nation’s economy, spanning sectors from finance to next-generation telecommunications like 5G.

By Inside GNSS

March 15, 2024

NextNav Enhances Positioning and Timing Capabilities with Strategic Spectrum Acquisition

NextNav (Nasdaq: NN) has entered into an agreement to acquire additional spectrum licenses in the lower 900 MHz band (902-928) from Telesaurus Holdings GB LLC and Skybridge Spectrum Foundation. This acquisition, valued at up to $50 million, is paid through a combination of cash and NextNav common stock, significantly expanding NextNav’s spectrum portfolio by an additional 4 MHz.

By Inside GNSS

March 14, 2024

NPL Initiates Innovation Nodes to Propel UK’s Technological Advancement in Timing

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has taken a significant leap forward in enhancing the United Kingdom’s capabilities in the development of time-critical technologies. Marking the inauguration of the first of three innovation nodes, this initiative is aimed at sectors such as transport, telecommunications, fintech, and quantum with the application of accurate and precise timing.

By Inside GNSS

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Kongsberg Discovery Unveils Seapath 385: Elevating Precision in Hydrographic Surveying

Kongsberg Discovery is marking a milestone in its inertial navigation portfolio’s 30th anniversary with the launch of the Seapath 385 navigation system. The system is designed to enhance precision in hydrographic surveying by leveraging advanced navigation algorithms and integrating a range of satellite signals, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, and QZSS, alongside geostationary satellite signals.

By Inside GNSS

March 12, 2024

Webinar – Protecting GNSS from Spoofing and Jamming

While reliance on GNSS data continues to grow across various sectors, so too does the threat of spoofing and jamming. The GNSS signals so many depend on are vulnerable to interference, making it critical to strengthen resiliency against such threats.

By Inside GNSS

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March 11, 2024

ESA Initiates Development of Next-Generation Atomic Clock Technology for Galileo

The European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the European Commission, has embarked on a project to enhance the Galileo satellite navigation system with a new ultra-precise atomic clock technology. A €12 million contract was awarded to a consortium led by Leonardo S.p.A of Italy, with the Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM) acting as the subcontractor.

By Inside GNSS

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Ashtead Technology Adds Exail Navigation Solution to Subsea Fleet

While GNSS remains a core positioning and navigation technology in the open air, other tools are needed below the waves, where GNSS signals cannot pass.

By Peter Gutierrez

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March 6, 2024

Abracon Launches New GNSS RF Antennas for Enhanced Location Accuracy Across Industries

Abracon has introduced a new series of GNSS RF antennas, aiming to elevate location-based services with enhanced accuracy and precision. This new lineup aims to outperform conventional GPS technologies by ensuring faster signal acquisition, improved tracking capabilities, and reduced power consumption.

By Inside GNSS

March 5, 2024

VIAVI Solutions to Acquire Spirent Communications, Citing Test, Assurance, and Security Synergies

VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) has announced its agreement to acquire Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT). This acquisition, valued at approximately £1 billion ($1.27 billion), is expected to consolidate VIAVI’s position as a premier provider for research labs, service providers, data centers, and mission-critical infrastructures worldwide.

By Inside GNSS

Van Oord Evaluating Trimble’s MPS566 GNSS Receiver

Netherlands-based Van Oord is a well established international marine contractor carrying out dredging, marine construction, offshore wind and other infrastructure projects. In 2024, it will be among the first companies to evaluate Trimble’s next generation MPS566 GNSS receiver in actual field operations.

By Peter Gutierrez

March 4, 2024

Iridium Enhances Global PNT Capabilities with Strategic Satelles Acquisition

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the acquisition of Satelles, Inc. Satelles, known for its Satellite Time and Location (STL) service, offers a highly secure and efficient PNT solution that is set to enhance Iridium’s existing satellite communication services.

By Inside GNSS

March 2, 2024

Weekend Read: 30 Years of the International GNSS Service

The International GNSS Service (IGS), marking its 30th anniversary, plays a crucial role in providing high-quality GNSS data, essential for a wide range of applications worldwide. As a voluntary federation of over 200 entities across more than 100 countries, the IGS has been instrumental in producing reliable GNSS data and services.

By Inside GNSS

March 1, 2024

FrontierSI Advocates for Strengthened Australian PNT Infrastructure Amid Rising Cyber Threats

FrontierSI, a not-for-profit research organization with expertise in positioning, geodesy, spatial infrastructures and rapid spatial analytics, has unveiled a roadmap to fortify Australia’s Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) infrastructure. This move, articulated in a new white paper and technical report, comes as the digital era’s increasing reliance and emerging cyber threats spotlight the urgency of securing resilient PNT technology essential for various critical sectors from agriculture to finance.

By Inside GNSS

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Netnod and Adtran Fortify Sweden’s National Timing Infrastructure with Optical Cesium Clocks

NextNav Enhances Positioning and Timing Capabilities with Strategic Spectrum Acquisition

NPL Initiates Innovation Nodes to Propel UK’s Technological Advancement in Timing

Kongsberg Discovery Unveils Seapath 385: Elevating Precision in Hydrographic Surveying

Webinar – Protecting GNSS from Spoofing and Jamming

ESA Initiates Development of Next-Generation Atomic Clock Technology for Galileo

Ashtead Technology Adds Exail Navigation Solution to Subsea Fleet

Abracon Launches New GNSS RF Antennas for Enhanced Location Accuracy Across Industries

VIAVI Solutions to Acquire Spirent Communications, Citing Test, Assurance, and Security Synergies

Van Oord Evaluating Trimble’s MPS566 GNSS Receiver

Iridium Enhances Global PNT Capabilities with Strategic Satelles Acquisition

Weekend Read: 30 Years of the International GNSS Service

FrontierSI Advocates for Strengthened Australian PNT Infrastructure Amid Rising Cyber Threats