Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
MerlinTPS tested its Terrestrial Positioning System (TPS) at the Department of Defense’s PNT Assessment Exercises (PNTAX), demonstrating resilience against electromagnetic radio frequency interference. This test positions TPS as an alternative to GNSS-based systems in environments where GNSS is compromised or unavailable.
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uAvionix has been awarded a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand C-Band frequency management for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Command and Control (C2) communications across regional operations.
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NextNav is asking the FCC to add a new spectrum solution in the Lower 900 MHz band (902-928 MHz band) to complement and backup GPS. The modernized Lower 900 MHz band plan creates access to 15 MHz of low-band spectrum for 5G services.
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Topcon Positioning Systems has announced strategic partnerships with Bentley Systems and Worldsensing to embed its advanced GNSS technology into their software and connectivity solutions, enhancing geospatial data accuracy and operational efficiency across industries.
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Hughes Network Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS), has been chosen by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to provide advanced satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle 25M Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
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TrustPoint, a commercial GPS and navigation technology company, has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract by AFWERX, totaling $1.6 million. This contract focuses on the development of advanced, resilient navigation applications to meet critical challenges faced by the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
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In a strategic move to enhance its offerings in autonomous operations within the aerospace sector, Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has revealed plans to acquire Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. (Civitanavi) (Euronext Milan Exchange: BIT: CNS), a leading provider of high-precision inertial navigation and stabilization solutions.
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CMC Electronics and the Autonomy & Positioning division of Hexagon, which includes the Hexagon | NovAtel brand, have unveiled an innovative advancement in GNSS positioning technology. This partnership has resulted in the creation of a multi-constellation, multi-frequency (MCMF) GNSS platform, aiming to set new benchmarks in aviation navigation and safety.
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Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) has announced its intent to purchase Spirent Communications (OTCPK:SPMYY) (OTCPK:SPNUF), placing a higher bid than Viavi Solutions (VIAV) for the acquisition of the U.K.-based company specializing in telecom network testing, according to Bloomberg News.
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Swift Navigation and Telit Cinterion have joined forces to enhance the precision of GNSS positioning in devices that require low power consumption, such as wearables, robotic lawn mowers, and vehicle tracking systems.
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u-blox, a provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, has unveiled its latest GNSS platform, F10, marking the company’s entry into dual-band GNSS technology. Designed to significantly enhance positioning accuracy in urban settings, the F10 platform integrates both L1 and L5 frequency bands, providing robust multipath resistance and meter-level accuracy, particularly suited for urban mobility solutions like aftermarket telematics and micromobility.
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has initiated two innovative navigation missions, Genesis and LEO-PNT, as part of its FutureNAV program, with contracts totaling €233 million awarded to several European entities. This strategic move is aimed at addressing the growing demand for more resilient and precise navigation solutions in Europe.
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Aerospacelab and Xona Space Systems have announced a strategic move to integrate Xona Space Systems’ advanced PNT technology into Aerospacelab’s satellite platforms. The announcement was made at the Satellite 2024 conference, in Washington D.C.
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