Recent advancements in unmanned systems

Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) are becoming a reality for many sea-going countries around the world. Belgium and The Netherlands have partnered to acquire a proven autonomous mine-clearing solution supplied by Exail Technologies in Paris, France. <p>A nearly $ 60 million…

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded Raytheon a $ 196.7 million contract extension for the GPS Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) program — despite being years behind schedule. This latest award brings the total OCX…

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has allowed Ligado Networks to proceed with its $ 39 billion lawsuit against the federal government, marking a significant development in a long-standing dispute over 5G spectrum usage and property rights. <p>Judge Edward Damich…

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has unveiled a comprehensive classified strategy for countering unmanned systems. This strategy, signed by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, seeks to address the evolving threats posed by unmanned systems in both current…
GNSS is still key to guiding

(Photo: Trimble) Transportation continues to be a key application area for GNSS and related technologies — both directly, as with receivers on trains, and indirectly, as in airport construction. For this month’s cover story, I chose three transportation-related projects that…