GPS Archives

Transportation Department doubles down on securing GPS tech

The investments follow an RFI issued last year.

Jul 9, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

Transportation Department seeks GPS alternatives to fortify US’s position, navigation and timing system

A new RFI seeks "technology capable of providing critical infrastructure users and operators positioning and/or timing information that is derived independently from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)."

Sep 25, 2023 By Billy Mitchell

A U.S. Army Multi Domain Task Force operates from the Tactical Command Post as a part of their premier appearance at Valiant Shield 2018 Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danica M. Sirmans)

Next phase of Army EW planning tool to focus on GPS denied environments

The next phase for the Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool will focus on positioning, navigation and timing.

Aug 18, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

Watchdog dings Defense Department’s alternative PNT programs for incomplete business cases

The lack of a full business case for alternative precision navigation and timing programs could lead to trouble down the road, the GAO is warning.

Aug 9, 2022 By Jon Harper

Artist’s concept for NTS-3 in geostationary orbit (1st Lt. Jacob Lutz)

Air Force Research Lab to conduct more than 100 experiments with new navigation satellite

The Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) initiative comes at a time when GPS satellites, which the U.S. military, private sector and the average citizen depend on, are at…

Apr 7, 2022 By Jon Harper

Escape the technology debt trap by infusing innovation into managed services contracts

Deloitte’s Sam Kapreilian shares his thoughts on how government agencies can boldly pivot managed services contracts to infuse innovation, modernization and improve customer experience.

Feb 28, 2022 By Sam Kapreilian

CISA working group assessing cyber risks to space infrastructure

CISA's working group will emulate the public-private partnership used to protect pipeline operators.

Nov 16, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

A student assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, who is in the Special Forces Communications Sergeant course, practices using a PDA-184 computer and an AN/ PRC-117G satellite radio during training at the Yarborough Training Complex at Fort Bragg, North Carolina August 29, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens)

DIU seeks tech to help fight GPS spoofing

DIU is looking for tech that could help the military detect GPS spoofing.

Aug 9, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

5G wireless, mobile broadband — (Getty Images)

Here’s the Pentagon’s plan to help the US stay ahead on 5G

The DOD has been working to develop 5G technology and recently released its strategy on harnessing the tech and (at least trying to) beat China's efforts.

May 22, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Dana Deasy, DOD CIO — Dana Deasy, DOD Chief Information Officer, hosts a roundtable discussion on the enterprise cloud initiative with reporters, Aug. 9, 2019, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. (DOD / Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Carroll)

DOD’s Deasy, citing risks to GPS, pushes back on Ligado decision

Dana Deasy and other top tech leaders in the military railed against a recent FCC decision they say will harm the GPS system.

May 6, 2020 By Jackson Barnett