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BAE Systems Begins Production of NavGuide GPS Receiver
BAE Systems has begun production and initial deliveries of its NavGuide GPS receiver, a next-generation system designed to provide secure positioning, navigation and timing for military users. The device is a drop-in replacement for the legacy Defense Advanced GPS Receiver and is compatible with existing platforms, allowing rapid installation without modifications.
The company said more than 650,000 legacy units have been deployed globally since 2004, and the new system builds on that footprint with enhanced security and performance. NavGuide, which uses M-Code signals, has already been integrated into more than 30 vehicle platforms, with installation times of under two minutes.
Contact: Eric Peterson, BAE Systems, (603) 288-4082, eric.peterson2@baesystems.us.
Northrop Uses Advanced RTOS in First Delivery of Resilient Airborne GPS Navigation System
Green Hills Software said its INTEGRITY-178 tuMP real-time operating system is supporting Northrop Grumman NOC 0.00%↑ in the first production delivery of the EGI-M airborne navigation system, designed to provide resilient positioning, navigation and timing in GPS-contested environments. The system integrates an M-Code-capable GPS receiver with inertial navigation to maintain accuracy when signals are degraded or denied, the company said. The EGI-M system is designed to help military aircraft maintain trusted navigation and timing data in electronic warfare environments, reflecting rising demand for GPS resilience in modern combat.
Contact: Christoper Smith, Green Hills Software, (805) 965-6044, media@ghs.com.
u-blox Unveils Global High-Precision Receiver for Autonomous Applications
Thalwil, Switzerland-based u-blox announced Tuesday the launch of its ZED-X20P, a high-precision GNSS module designed to deliver decimeter-level accuracy. The new receiver integrates the company’s PointXpress correction service to provide positioning without the need for local base stations or regional infrastructure, the company said.
By using both L1 and L5 satellite bands, the module offers enhanced resilience against signal interference and faster convergence times for autonomous mobile robots and unmanned vehicles, the company said.
Contact: Sven Etzold, u-blox, 41 76 561 0066, sven.etzold@u-blox.com.
Halo Collar 5 Launches Precision+ GPS System to Improve Pet Safety Accuracy, Uses Swift’s Skylark Correction Service
Halo Collar announced the launch of Precision+, a next-generation positioning system for its Halo Collar 5 designed to deliver significantly improved GPS accuracy for pet safety. The system combines dual-frequency GPS hardware with Swift Navigation’s Skylark correction service, providing up to three times greater accuracy than other GPS dog fences, the company said.
Precision+ uses cloud-based corrections and advanced atmospheric modeling to reduce signal errors and maintain reliable performance in challenging environments such as wooded or mountainous areas, the company said.
Contact: Samantha Lassen, for Halo Collar, (732) 535-3341, samantha.lassen@civic-us.com.
Mayflower Communications Unveils Compact Assured PNT System for GPS-Contested Environments
Mayflower Communications announced the release of its NavGuard 750 Integrated M-Code Anti-Jam System, which the company said is the industry’s smallest fully integrated assured PNT solution with Navigation Warfare situational awareness capability. Developed with support from the U.S. Space Force, the Canadian Department of National Defence and the U.S. Navy NIWC Pacific, the system is designed to provide resilient navigation and timing for aircraft, drones, ships and ground vehicles operating in GPS-jammed environments. The NavGuard 750 combines an anti-jam antenna array, military GPS receiver, inertial measurement unit and chip-scale atomic clock into a compact package intended for size-, weight- and power-constrained platforms.
Contact: Joseph Thomas, Mayflower Communications, (781) 359-9500 ext. 2226, thomas@mayflowercom.com.
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Teledyne FLIR Expands Drone Payload Program With GPS-Denied Lidar Mapping Technology
Teledyne FLIR Defense said it has expanded its Third-Party Payload Integration Program with the certification of Emesent’s Hovermap Lidar payload, enabling GPS-denied 3D mapping across drones, ground robots and radiation detection systems. The announcement is aimed at improving operations in environments where GPS signals are unavailable, such as tunnels, urban structures and hazardous sites, the company said.
The Hovermap system uses LiDAR-based simultaneous localization and mapping technology to generate accurate 3D maps without relying on GPS or external infrastructure, the company said.
Contact: Joe Ailinger, Teledyne Defense & Aerospace, joe.ailinger@teledyne.com.
Orbit International Subsidiary Receives Prototype Orders for Next-Generation GPS Units
Orbit International has announced that its subsidiary, Q-Vio, has received prototype orders to support the development of a next-generation handheld unit designed to replace legacy defense GPS receivers. The custom 3.5-inch displays will be integrated into new hardware being developed by Technology Advancement Group for use by the U.S. Department of War and allied military services.
Contact: David Goldman, Orbit International, (631) 435-8300.
NAL Research Unveils Precision Timing Solution for Critical Infrastructure
NAL Technologies has announced the launch of the ALTM-T, a dedicated timing module designed to provide high-precision synchronization for critical infrastructure and defense networks. The device uses advanced signal processing to ensure resilient timing performance even in environments where GNSS signals are degraded or challenged, the company said. By offering a compact and low-power footprint, the module allows for seamless integration into 5G telecommunications, power grids and secure military communications systems. Naltec is a leading provider of Iridium PNT-enabled modules, with more than 13,000 receivers successfully deployed since its first ALTM launch in 2019, the company said.
Contact: Megan Zamora, NAL Technologies, media@nalresearch.com.
People
- TomTom co-founder Corinne Vigreux has been named Officier de la Légion d’Honneur, France’s highest national order distinction.
- Richard Wasylynchuk has joined Geotab as associate vice president, marketing operations.
- Alice van der Vliet has joined TomTom as head of people communications.
- ComNav Technology has named Luca Pasquini to the leadership team as sales director for Europe and North America.
- Advanced Navigation has announced that senior director Stephen Fujiwara has received the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Award from the Navy League of the United States.
- Garrett Brinker, after 6 years at Via, is joining Waymo as strategic partnerships development manager.
- Alison Chadwell has joined Woolpert as a senior project manager.
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