Survey Mapping Iran develops its own software for GNSS corrections & processing Published January 26, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Researchers at the University of Tehran have developed indigenous software for providing real-time corrections for networks, precise positioning service and online processing of GNSS observations. According to various news reports, the software is a modern, secure, and intelligent platform for processing observations from global positioning satellites, including GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and GLONASS. Developed as a practical […] Read more » CORS network GNSS corrections GNSS data GNSS software Iran University of Tehran
Space & Earth Antennas Receivers JAVAD introduces US-built GNSS board for LEO applications Published January 26, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion JAVAD GNSS has announced the TR-2S LEO, a compact GNSS OEM board designed and manufactured at the company’s headquarters in San Jose, California. The TR-2S LEO delivers high-precision GNSS positioning for low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions. Developed for customers requiring high-integrity navigation performance under the demanding conditions of space, the TR-2S LEO integrates radiation-tolerant, space-hardened […] Read more » GNSS board JAVAD GNSS LEO space-hardened
Defense Autonomous Jammer suspected as cause of Budva drone show disaster Published January 21, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Drones planned for a New Year’s light show in Budva, Montenegro, were deliberately shot down, according to an analysis that Croatian company Mirnovec provided news outlet Vijesti. Mirnovec’s owner told Vijesti the culprit used an anti-drone jammer, a gun of the type used by security forces. The document “GNSS RF interference analysis: Incident during a […] Read more » Croatia drone show jammer Montenegro
Defense GPS US Space Force cancels smallsat project for Resilient GPS program Published January 21, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The U.S. Space Force has ended an exploratory effort to add smaller, lower-cost navigation satellites to strengthen the existing GPS constellation, reports Space News. The Space Force does not plan to move forward with on-orbit demonstrations of industy-designed smallsats under the Resilient GPS (R-GPS) program, which began in 2024. In September of that year, the Space […] Read more » astranis government contract L3Harris Technologies resilient GPS smallsat Space Force
Receivers Syslogic offers cm-accurate expansion board for embedded computers Published January 21, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Syslogic has introduced a GNSS expansion board for its rugged embedded computers. Based on u-blox GNSS technology, the board provides centimeter-level positioning, opening up new applications across industries such as autonomous field management, operation of construction machinery in remote areas, and navigation of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots. All-band, multi-frequency reception and […] Read more » centimeter-level accuracy GNSS board GNSS receiver Syslogic u-blox X20
Defense GNSS and PNT security employed at World Economic Forum Published January 20, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Dimetor is providing its NAVSentry airspace situational awareness system to the World Economic Forum annual meeting, in support of the Austrian Armed Forces. The meeting is taking place this week in Davos, Switzerland, close to the Austrian border. NAVSentry is an AI-powered platform for detecting GNSS disruptions in real time, combining different technology layers and […] Read more » Austria Dimetor GNSS jamming NAVSentry Switzerland World Economic Forum
Transportation Defense FAA warns pilots to ‘exercise caution’ over Pacific, Latin America Published January 20, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 16 issued a warning to pilots to “exercise caution” when flying over the Pacific Ocean in parts of Latin America due to potential military activities. Areas cited include the eastern Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Central America and parts of South America. A series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued […] Read more » FAA drone exemptions Federal Aviation Administration Latin America NOTAMS
Mapping Garmin unveils Xero L60i laser rangefinder with GPS and onboard mapping Published January 20, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Garmin has released the Xero L60i, a GNSS-enabled rangefinding monocular. The rangefinder’s optics providea sharp, bright view through augmented reality technology that overlays graphics in full color, including distance, maps and navigation and more — all while ranging targets out to 3600 meters through 7X magnification. Integrated navigation features include Laser Locate, Sensor Locate and Visual Recall, […] Read more » Garmin laser rangefinder outdoor recreation search and rescue
Survey Mapping CHC Navigation releases Apache 6 USV for high-resolution marine surveying Published January 20, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) has released the Apache 6–2026 Edition, an integrated unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed for high-resolution bathymetric and 3D mapping applications. Built to accommodate NORBIT multibeam echosounders, the Apache 6 delivers a comprehensive solution for underwater surveying, object positioning, and offshore construction support in varying aquatic conditions. The Apache 6 – 2026 Edition […] Read more » bathymetric survey CHC Navigation marine survey surface mapping underwater drone unmanned surface vessel USV
Space & Earth Complementary PNT ArkEdge Space signs international agreements to develop LEO PNT constellation Published January 20, 2026 By Jesse Khalil Join the Discussion Tokyo-based satellite company ArkEdge Space Inc. has signed letters of intent with three international organizations to develop a PNT satellite network in low-Earth orbit. Read more » ArkEdge Space FrontierSI low Earth orbit Royal Institute of Navigation TrustPoint
