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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

INSIGHTS

Finding time: Accuracy test of Locata Network takes place at White Sands
By Christopher Black
An accuracy test of the Locata Network — a non-GPS-based positioning system installed at the U.S. Air Force White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico — focused on timing down to the nanosecond, with impressive results.

MORE NEWS

Third GPS III arrives at Cape Canaveral for April launch
GPS III SV03 — nicknamed “Columbus” — is the latest of up to 32 next-generation GPS III/GPS III Follow-On satellites Lockheed Martin has designed and is building to help the Space Force modernize GPS with new technology and capabilities.

L3Harris passes critical design review for digital GPS IIIF payload
L3Harris Technologies passed the critical design review phase in development of a fully digital navigation payload for the U.S. Air Force’s GPS III Follow-On satellites.

New UAS manufacturer specializes in defense drones
CP Technologies has launched a new division, CP Aeronautics, to provide integrated turn-key solutions based on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms, payloads, data links, ground control stations and communications for defense and civil applications.

Booz Allen awarded $178M GPS modernization contract

Booz Allen’s work will aid in the development and modernization of GPS systems through major programs such as Military GPS User Equipment, GPS III, and Next Generation Operational Control System.

DroneSentry-X counter UAV system mounts on vehicles

DroneShield has released a vehicle-mounted drone detection and defeat product, DroneSentry-X. Lightweight at about 10 kilograms, it can be easily mounted on most vehicles. DroneShield expects the product to be of interest to military, law enforcement, security and VIP the markets.

GLONASS company to build 27 more satellites
ISS-Reshetnev Company — the primary GLONASS contractor — has a backlog of orders for navigation satellites up to 2025, according to General Director Nikolay Testoyedov.

Coronavirus won’t derail MWC Barcelona, despite dropouts

Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona will still take place Feb. 24-27, despite exhibitors dropping out because of the coronavirus. Check out safety measures that will be implemented during the show.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

Phase One presents RSM 300mm camera lens

At Intergeo 2019, Phase One Industrial’s Mathias Motz offers an overview of the company’s latest product: the RSM 300mm AF f/8 lens.

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Maintaining the 1-dB standard

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Antennas alert: Manufacturers discuss challenges and innovations

We asked Javad GNSS, NovAtel, Trimble, Topcon and Harxon about their key markets, challenges their antennas are designed to address, key innovations and industry changes.

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