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TrustPoint Wins Space Force Contract for GPS-Independent Navigation Demonstration
TrustPoint said it has secured a $4 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to demonstrate a GPS-independent positioning, navigation and timing system using low-Earth orbit satellites. The award, issued through SpaceWERX and jointly funded by the Small Business Innovation Research program and the Commercial Space Office, will support deployment of four satellites and four ground stations for an end-to-end navigation demonstration. The company said the system is designed to provide resilient navigation in contested environments where GPS signals may be jammed or denied, using C-band signals and a software-defined architecture capable of on-demand reconfiguration.
Contact: Burcu Erkmen, TrustPoint, media@trustpointgps.com
HERE Launches AI Navigation Tool to Improve Final Delivery Handoffs
HERE Technologies unveiled its AI-powered HERE Last Meter Guidance designed to help delivery drivers navigate the final stage of deliveries more accurately and efficiently. The system combines artificial intelligence, location intelligence and visual positioning technology to guide drivers from the street directly to entrances, loading docks or drop-off points, reducing failed deliveries and delays.
The company said the platform addresses a growing challenge in e-commerce and urban logistics, where drivers often lose time locating exact delivery points in dense apartment complexes, office buildings and campuses. HERE said the technology integrates with existing navigation systems and provides contextual guidance through mobile devices and fleet applications.
Contact: Danielle Beer, (312) 342-9896, danielle.beer@here.com.
Telit Cinterion, Swift Navigation Expand Partnership for Integrated IoT Positioning
Telit Cinterion and Swift Navigation have announced an expanded partnership to bundle Swift’s Skylark precise positioning service into Telit Cinterion’s GNSS modules and cellular connectivity offerings for IoT applications. The integrated solution is designed to provide sub-meter positioning accuracy for devices such as asset trackers and drones without requiring traditional RTK infrastructure.
The companies said the offering combines dual-frequency GNSS hardware, cellular connectivity and Skylark Dx correction data into a single package, simplifying deployment and reducing integration complexity for IoT developers. The service is currently available in Europe and North America.
Contact: Greg Oppenheim, Telit Cinterion, (949) 540-1278, greg.oppenheim@telit.com.
Septentrio Launches GNSS Module
Septentrio has launched the mosaic-G5 P8, which features ultimate resilience (AIM+ ultimate) and jamming and spoofing protection with real time interference awareness.
In addition, the module features advanced spoofing detection and integrity monitoring.
Septentrio says the module also features a faster response to GNSS threats, early interference detection with deep RF insights such as power levels and frequency impact. Some markets include marine, rail and mission-critical PNT applications, the company said.
Earlier in the month, Septentrio launched its mosaic-G5 P6 multi-frequency precise positioning module. This receiver, measuring only 23 mm by 16 mm, weighs as little as 2.2 grams, the company said.
Contact: Septentrio, www.septentrio.com.
U-blox Launches Automotive GNSS Modules for Autonomous Driving Applications
Thalwil, Switzerland-based u-blox introduced its ZED-X20K and ZED-A20K automotive GNSS modules, designed to provide lane-level positioning accuracy for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving applications. The company said the modules support dual-band GNSS, dead reckoning and Precise Point Positioning correction services to maintain reliable positioning in challenging urban and highway environments.
The modules are built to meet automotive safety and cybersecurity requirements and are intended for use in automated driving systems, intelligent transportation and vehicle navigation platforms. u-blox said the products also integrate anti-jamming and anti-spoofing protections to improve resilience against interference and signal manipulation.
Contact: Sven Etzold, u-blox, sven.etzold@u-blox.com.
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Onocoy Launches Feature Providing Free RTK Corrections to Station Operators
Onocoy has announced the launch of Loopback, a new platform feature that routes quality-assured Real-Time Kinematic correction data back to reference station operators’ own devices at no additional cost. The decentralized GNSS network designed the tool to eliminate the need for self-hosted infrastructure, allowing operators to deliver production-grade correction streams to up to three field devices simultaneously.
By integrating this feature, professionals in precision agriculture, surveying and drone operations can utilize their own station’s validated data without consuming network data credits, the company said. Company officials said the update directly rewards infrastructure contributors by removing subscription barriers and simplifying centimeter-level positioning workflows.
Contact: Thomas Nigg, Onocoy, thomas@onocoy.com.
NextNav Demonstrates First Wireless Indoor Timing Solution for Critical Infrastructure
NextNav NN 0.00%↑ has announced it successfully demonstrated a wireless, indoor 3D timing solution designed to secure critical infrastructure against GNSS vulnerabilities. The company said that the trial proved the company’s terrestrial network can deliver high-precision synchronization inside buildings and deep urban canyons where traditional GPS signals fail to penetrate. By providing an independent, resilient timing source, the technology aims to safeguard telecommunication networks, power grids and financial systems from rising jamming and spoofing threats, the company said.
Contact: NextNav, nnmedia@nextnav.com
TERN Offers Navigation For Off-Road Riders
TERN has announced the launch of turn-by-turn navigation capabilities for off-road riders, expanding its digital mapping platform for powersports and outdoor recreation users. The company said the feature provides guided trail navigation for side-by-sides, ATVs and dirt bikes in remote areas where traditional road-focused navigation systems often fall short.
The platform combines proprietary trail maps, offline functionality and real-time routing to help riders navigate rugged terrain without relying on cellular connectivity, the company said. The navigation system is designed specifically for powersports users and incorporates terrain-aware routing and trail guidance not typically found in mainstream consumer navigation apps.
Contact: Julie Andersen, TERN, jandersen@tern.ai.
People
- Jonathan Lovegren has been named vice president of autonomy at Wisk.
- Tara Weldon has joined Mapbox as director of design.
- Paulo Guilherme Aquino dos Santos has joined Geotab as a software development team lead.
- Marcelo Lehmen has been named go-to-market manager, LATAM at CHCNAV.
- Vincent Deborde has joined Point One Navigation as sales director Europe.
- Samuel Parsons has been named customer success manager at Geoforce.
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