Defense

The second GPS III satellite is encapsulated before launch. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

April 1, 2020

U.S. Space Force accepts control of GPS III SV02 amidst global pandemic

By Tracy Cozzens

GPS IIIF’s M-Code can be broadcast from a high-gain directional antenna in a concentrated, high-powered spot beam, in addition to a wide-angle, full-Earth antenna. (Artist rendering: Lockheed Martin)

March 30, 2020

Final steps underway to operationalize new GPS M-code signal

By Tracy Cozzens

Ground antenna at Schriever Air Force Base, home of the 50th Space Wing. (Photo: Raytheon)

March 30, 2020

Raytheon to replace computer hardware on new GPS ground system

By Tracy Cozzens

Cobham make the anti-jam GPS for the Lynx Wildcat. (Photo: UK Ministry of Defense)

March 30, 2020

Cobham secures UK contract for GNSS anti-jamming

By Tracy Cozzens

Photo: Gannet77/E+/Getty Images

March 27, 2020

Draganfly tapped to detect dangerous unexploded landmines

By Tracy Cozzens

Titan C-UAS systems are deployed globally, protecting combat forces, civilians, and critical infrastructure. (Photo: Citadel Defense)

March 25, 2020

Defense contracts spur growth of counter drone company

By Tracy Cozzens

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady flies a training mission. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rose Reynolds):

March 13, 2020

U.S. Air Force equips U-2 pilots with Garmin GPS watch

By Tracy Cozzens

The USS Gabrielle Giffords launches a Naval Strike Missile during exercise Pacific Griffin. (Photo: U.S. Navy//Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon Renfroe/Released.)

March 9, 2020

Raytheon awards Kongsberg contract for GPS-guided missiles

By Tracy Cozzens

On April 2, 2020 a new exhibit will open focusing on the U.S. Air Force role in the management of GPS satellite systems. (Artist's concept: USAF)

March 6, 2020

GPS exhibit opens soon at U.S. Air Force museum

By Tracy Cozzens

The Scorpion. (Photo: Quantum-Systems)

February 28, 2020

2-in-1 UAS system ready for US defense and security

By Tracy Cozzens

Image: adamkaz/E+/Getty Images

February 12, 2020

Executive Order requires resilience of critical PNT infrastructure

By Tracy Cozzens

The MQ-9 Reaper drone. (Photo: U.S. Air Force/Paul Ridgeway)

February 12, 2020

Report: DoD drone spoofed GPS on small aircraft

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