Global Positioning System
China Announces In-Orbit Upgrade for BeiDou Satellite Navigation System in 2026
China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is set to undergo a significant in-orbit upgrade, the China Satellite Navigation Office announced on 13 March 2026. The upgrade will improve signal accuracy,
Togo Launches National CORS Network and Geodetic Reference System to Standardise Spatial Data
The Government of Togo announced on 9 March 2026 a comprehensive reform of its national geodetic reference system, including the installation of a nationwide CORS network and the establishment of
GNSS Jamming Crisis at the Strait of Hormuz Exposes Maritime Navigation Vulnerabilities
Widespread GNSS jamming and GPS spoofing have disrupted navigation for more than 1,650 ships in the Middle East Gulf as of early March 2026, turning the Strait of Hormuz into
UK Bolsters Satellite PNT Resilience with New Cross-Government Push
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has taken an important step toward enhancing the United Kingdom’s Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) infrastructure by hosting the first cross-government geodesy and PNT working
Honeywell’s New Software Tackles GPS Jamming and Spoofing
Honeywell introduced a new alternative navigation software aimed at protecting aircraft, drones and surface vehicles from increasing threats to satellite-based positioning. The product responds directly to growing concerns about GPS
Private GPS Constellation to Boost India’s Navigation Ambitions
A Chennai-based space startup, VyomIC, is set to create India’s first private GPS constellation, a pioneering project that could redefine global positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. Founded by IIT-Madras
Safran Launches Skydel AI for Next-Generation GNSS Simulation Automation
Safran Electronics & Defense has expanded its simulation portfolio with the release of Skydel AI, a tool designed to streamline GNSS simulation automation for engineers, integrators, and researchers working on
Trimble Tackles GNSS Spoofing with First Multi-Constellation Anti-Spoofing Tech
GNSS spoofing has become a regular occurrence with the potential for severe consequences when precise and reliable positioning is critical. Legacy GNSS signals are the primary target for bad actors,
Strengthening GNSS Resilience: Trimble Leadership on IonoGuard Innovation and Solar Cycle 25
As the effects of Solar Cycle 2025 intensify, industries dependent on precise positioning—such as surveying, agriculture, construction, and autonomous systems—are facing growing challenges due to ionospheric disturbances. In response to
Leidos Advances Quantum Technology Navigation to Tackle GPS Jamming
Leidos is spearheading efforts to develop quantum technology navigation systems designed to protect critical infrastructure from GPS jamming and spoofing attacks. As GPS signals grow increasingly vulnerable to both military
