TrustPoint to Partner with Hexagon | NovAtel and Hexagon US Federal to Deliver and Demonstrate First-of-its-Kind C-Band GNSS Receivers for US Naval Air Systems Command.
TrustPoint, a leader in advanced Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies, has been awarded a $1.2 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract from the United States Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). This landmark contract will fund the first-ever delivery and initial demonstration of TrustPoint’s C-band GNSS service-enabled receivers to the U.S. government, in partnership with Hexagon | NovAtel and Hexagon US Federal, both part of Hexagon, a global leader in GNSS technologies and services.
TrustPoint joins forces with Hexagon US Federal and NovAtel to execute this groundbreaking project. Together, they bring decades of experience in military-grade GNSS equipment and services. The partnership merges TrustPoint’s pioneering C-band services with NovAtel’s cutting-edge GNSS receiver technology, marking a pivotal step forward in the development of resilient PNT solutions for military applications.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with TrustPoint on this transformative project,” stated Sandy Kennedy, vice president of innovation at Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division. “By integrating TrustPoint’s C-band GNSS services into our advanced anti-jam receivers, we can deliver unprecedented PNT resilience.”
TrustPoint’s leadership further emphasized the strategic importance of this milestone. “This Phase II award highlights the importance of frequency-diverse, resilient PNT solutions for today’s military operations,” said Chris DeMay, TrustPoint’s Founder and COO. “Our C-band APNT service offers GPS-independent capabilities that ensure mission continuity in contested environments. We’re honored to partner with the U.S. Navy to deliver innovative solutions that enhance the resiliency of DON platforms.”
The award underscores the growing importance of frequency and orbital diversity in the future of navigation and timing. With Hexagon as a key partner, TrustPoint is well-positioned to address the DoD’s evolving challenges, ensuring PNT reliability under increasingly complex operational conditions.
