Image: Shutterstock Blog Editor's Note: A good article making the point that the future is GPS+ -  GPS signals melded with, supported by, and cooperating with other PNT sources. There have been a number of articles talking about NTS-3 and other systems that are "the...

Image: Department of Homeland Security Blog Editor's Note: A good opinion piece by the CEO at NextNav. We have to agree with almost all the ideas expressed in the article. The author does say: "It’s promising that policymakers, infrastructure owners, and businesses...

Image: Shutterstock Blog Editor's Note: This is the classic problem described by President Eisenhower in his "military-industrial complex" speech. "In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or...

Image: mil.ru Blog Editor's Note: SDRs are an important tool in electronic warfare for nation states. They can also be malicious tools for terrorist groups and criminals. It has been interesting to watch the news on this. Russia jamming GPS navigation to prevent drone...

Image: Senate video. Blog Editor's Note: We hope more national leaders gain such insights.     Navigation Tech a Vulnerability for America’s Military, King Urges Top General Make GPS Alternatives a “High Priority” In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services...

Image: Shutterstock RNT Foundation's March Newsletter is now available here.   It is a compilation of the previous month's posts about a variety of interference, technology, policy, and PNT community news. Even if you subscribe to our blog, it is a good reminder of...

Image: Shutterstock What's New: A recent paper from Harvard discusses China using BeiDou for soft and hard power. It says U.S. officials are not recognizing nor responding to the soft power initiatives. Why It's Important: China's soft power use of BeiDou can give...

Image: Ohio University Blog Editor's Note: An "oldie but goodie" from Ohio University back by popular demand. Just goes to show that there are a lot of options around, and we have been looking at them for a looooong time!   eDME Architecture Development and...

Image: Shutterstock Blog Editor's Note: We wonder which country's warships could be doing this? BTW:  121.5 is the aviation emergency and calling frequency.  123.45 is designated "...to enable air-to-air communications for aircraft engaged in flights over remote and...

Image: Physics Girl/ YouTube Blog Editor's Note:  Happy Saturday! We have had some interesting, though not severe, solar activity recently. Here is an refresher on coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from Physics Girl.   She mentions the Carrington Event but doesn't relate...

Image: Shutterstock What's New: The White House released the National Cybersecurity Strategy this week.  Why It's Important:  The strategy acknowledges the importance of positioning, navigation, and timing, though it is only specifically mentioned once. It asks more...

Image: Shutterstock Blog Editor's Note: Dr. Tamitha Skov is one of the leading experts on solar activity and the nation's best educator on the subject. Her videos and posts about on-going and upcoming events are informative and engrossing.  We highly recommend....

Image: Lotte-Camillia-Holst-Hansen, NRK What's New:  Northern Norway has been jammed almost every day this year. The Norwegian government is responding by setting up instruments to measure it. Why it's Important:  Norway has tried diplomatic measures to get Russia to...

Image: Shutterstock What's New: The European Union Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) recently issued a warning about an increase in GNSS interference over the last 11 months. Why its Important: GPS/GNSS is used for navigation, approaches and landings (often), avoiding...

Image: National Weather Service Blog Editor's Note: Interesting article below by Tony Murfin in "GPS World" last week. We had no idea in this era of satellites and instrumentation there were so many balloons being launched. The National Weather Service site says they...

Image: Shutterstock What's New: Raytheon just discovered new flaws in its OCX ground control system for GPS. Why it's important: The US needs OCX for a number of reasons. It greatly improves the cyber security of America's most important civil/military asset that...

Image: Shutterstock Blog Editor's Note: We understand the UK government has invested a billion pounds in quantum tech and established four hubs. It is not so clear what the U.S. government has done or is doing. The PNT Advisory Board had a presentation on quantum at...

Image: Starlink Satellite / Shutterstock Editor's Note: This post was modified from its original to more clearly identify speculative content. What's New: SpaceX is blocking Ukraine from using Starlink for some military purposes Why It's Important:  Starlink...

Image: GPSJam.org Blog Editor's Note: The author of the below is President of the RNT Foundation   One GPS Mystery Solved, Another Remains February 7, 2023  - By Dana Goward Est. reading time: 3:30 Ever since it came on-line in February 2022, the website...

Image: Shutterstock What's New: Commercial entity building satellites for remote proximity operations (RPO). Why it's Important: Until now, only militaries could do. RPO can inspect, disable, or destroy other satellites without creating hazardous debris. There are...