The US military is in a high-stakes competition with near-peer adversaries to develop and advance satellite-based navigation systems. The goal is to create a system that can withstand jamming or spoofing of Global Positioning System (GPS) signals. This is crucial for positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) in contested environments.
The development of this system has faced challenges, including concerns about its reliability. However, BAE Systems is actively working on it. The company has developed security-certified GPS modules that can resist jamming and has created a range of M-Code GPS receiver solutions for various applications.
These solutions include handheld devices, such as the NavGuide, which will begin customer deliveries this year. BAE Systems has already delivered selective availability anti-spoofing module products to over 45 countries and is providing M-Code GPS receivers to the US armed forces and its allies through foreign military sales.
The company’s M-Code capable receiver form factors are expected to provide a competitive advantage to customers who integrate them into their platforms. They offer an affordable solution with a short timeline, allowing users to tackle pressing battlefield problems.
Despite recent scrutiny of defense technology companies’ operational efficiencies, it is clear that BAE Systems is committed to developing cutting-edge GPS solutions and addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing defense landscape.
Source: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/03/cutting-edge-gps-technology