Complementary PNT Space & Earth TrustPoint demonstrates GPS-independent navigation signals to orbit Published January 20, 2026 By Jesse Khalil 1 Comment on TrustPoint demonstrates GPS-independent navigation signals to orbit TrustPoint has transmitted its first Low-Earth Orbit Navigation System (LEONS) time-transfer and tracking signals from a ground node to spacecraft in orbit. Read more » LEO low Earth orbit medium Earth orbit MEO TrustPoint
Defense Receivers Arazim Navigation Systems secures new defense order for HPLS-2G navigation units Published January 14, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The nearly $1 million contract covers delivery of approximately 100 dual-antenna GPS/GNSS compasses for land-based applications. Arazim Navigation Systems, an Israeli manufacturer of inertial navigation systems, has received a new order valued at nearly $1 million from an Israeli defense customer. The order includes 100 units of the HPLS-2G GPS/GNSS compass, designed to provide heading […] Read more » Arazim GNSS compass Israel Duanis
Defense Autonomous Trust Automation secures $490M contract from U.S. Air Force for counter-drone tech Published January 14, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The U.S. Air Force has awarded Trust Automation a $490-million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the rapid research, development, prototyping, demonstration, evaluation, production and transition of unmanned and counterunmanned aircraft system (CUAS) capabilities. As Trust Automation looks ahead to 2026 and beyond, this program represents a pivotal step in addressing the evolving challenges […] Read more » counter-drone CUAS Trust Automation U.S. Air Force UAS
Transportation Inertial Xsens IMUs deliver sub-5 cm heave accuracy for maritime wave motion Published January 14, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Firmware upgrade available for Xsens Sirius and Xsens Avior motion sensors delivers centimeter-level vertical displacement measurement for marine stabilization and control systems Xsens has announced a major capability upgrade for its industrial-grade Xsens Sirius and Xsens Avior inertial measurement units (IMUs). The new Heave feature delivers centimeter-level vertical displacement measurement, enabling real-time stabilization and wave […] Read more » Avior IMU inertial measurement unit marine maritime Xsens
Opinions Autonomous Complementary PNT GNSS Transportation Communications-PNT integration: A new architectural layer for resilient and ubiquitous navigation Published January 13, 2026 By Mohamed Tamazin 2 Comments on Communications-PNT integration: A new architectural layer for resilient and ubiquitous navigation Multi-layer PNT can become a foundational capability — providing trustworthy positioning and timing wherever future autonomous systems, vehicles, and critical infrastructure require it. Read more »
Opinions Autonomous Defense RQ-170 stealth drones tied to Venezuela operation as FCC bans foreign UAV imports Published January 13, 2026 By Tony Murfin Join the Discussion From stealth drones in the Venezuelan raid to the FCC's shocking foreign drone ban, discover the three UAV stories reshaping military and commercial aviation this month. Read more » FCC Russia US Navy Venezuela
Machine Control / Agriculture CHC Navigation brings PointX and StellaX positioning to smart lawn mowing Published January 12, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion CHC Navigation announced at CES 2026 that MOVA has integrated CHCNAV PointX integrated satellite ground service and the StellaX high-precision positioning chip into its NAVAX 5000 AWD intelligent robotic lawn mower, unveiled at the show in Las Vegas last week. The integrated positioning solution is designed to support centimeter-level accuracy for wire-free mowing, without requiring […] Read more » CHC Navigation lawn mower MOVA NAVAX 5000 StellaX
Uncategorized GPS World launches major website redesign Published January 12, 2026 By GPS World Staff Join the Discussion GPS World has officially launched a redesigned website that introduces a range of new features. Read more »
Autonomous Uncategorized Trimble and Volatus improve precision and safety in BVLOS drone deliveries in Canada Published January 8, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Volatus Aerospace has integrated the Trimble PX-1 RTX solution into its commercial delivery drone service to achieve accurate and robust positioning and heading. The Trimble module provides Volatus’ clients with a turnkey solution for highly-accurate aerial data acquisition and fully-remote drone operations in real-world missions, including beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The Trimble PX-1 […] Read more » BVLOS Canada Centerpoint RTX drone delivery Trimble Trimble PX-1 RTX UAV Volatus Aerospace
Chipsets Receivers etherWhere and AsiaRF display new GNSS modules at CES 2026 Published January 8, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion etherWhere has partnered with AsiaRF to offer two new GNSS modules based on its EW6181, a module that offers low power consumption with fast acquisition time. AsiaRF is offering two module designs (10.1 × 9.7 × 2.3 mm and 18 × 18 × 6.2 mm). The modules are targeted for wireless solutions, including Wi-Fi 7 […] Read more » accuWhere Asia RF CES 2026 etherWhere GNSS chipset GNSS module
