VIAVI Solutions Partners with Ground Control to Enhance Positioning System Resilience
- VIAVI Solutions partners with Ground Control to enhance positioning accuracy using the Secure µPNT™ STL-1000 device.
- The STL-1000 ensures resilience against GPS vulnerabilities, critical for defense and critical infrastructure operations.
- VIAVI's commitment drives innovation in secure positioning, addressing rising cyber threats and operational challenges across industries.
VIAVI Solutions Enhances Positioning Systems with Ground Control Partnership
VIAVI Solutions Inc. announces a strategic partnership with Ground Control to integrate its Secure µPNT™ STL-1000 device into Ground Control's RockFLEET Assured positioning and navigation system. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in enhancing positional accuracy within Denied, Degraded, and Disrupted Space Operational Environments (D3SOE). The STL-1000, designed as a compact and software-defined receiver, is engineered to provide precise timing and holdover capabilities. This functionality is critical in safeguarding vital infrastructure from vulnerabilities associated with traditional GPS/GNSS systems, including risks from jamming and spoofing—a growing concern in modern warfare tactics.
Doug Russell, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Aerospace and Defense at VIAVI, underscores the critical need for resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions in today's cyber warfare landscape. He emphasizes that the STL-1000 not only guarantees reliable operations in contested environments but is also efficient in terms of power consumption and form factor. This integration represents a proactive step towards reinforcing the security of mission-critical operations, especially in sectors where operational integrity is jeopardized by the lack of dependable navigation options.
Alastair MacLeod, CEO of Ground Control, highlights that the incorporation of the STL-1000 into the RockFLEET Assured system significantly enhances resilience for defense, maritime, and critical infrastructure sectors. The ability of the RockFLEET Assured solution to support maritime navigation in GNSS-denied scenarios is especially pertinent as incidents of jamming rise. This partnership not only exemplifies the innovation in asset tracking and navigation but also addresses a pressing need for alternative trusted positioning sources, further solidifying VIAVI's commitment to delivering robust solutions across various industries.
In other related news, VIAVI continues to lead in the development of test and measurement technologies focused on secure and reliable positioning solutions. As the industry grapples with increasing cyber threats and operational challenges, VIAVI's innovative approaches aim to provide comprehensive security and reliability to its clients. The company's commitment to pioneering advanced technology is integral in meeting the evolving demands of defense and critical infrastructure sectors, ensuring safer and more dependable operations.