BAE Systems has achieved a significant milestone in satellite navigation technology, successfully demonstrating advanced M-Code signal tracking capabilities through its cutting-edge Increment 2 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, engineered with the company’s Next-Generation Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
This technological breakthrough is part of the Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment (Inc) 2 Miniature Serial Interface (MSI) program, the result of a $247 million contract received by BAE Systems in 2020 from U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command.
Luke Bishop, Director of Navigation and Sensor Systems at BAE Systems, said; “This development milestone validates that we have the core of our next-generation GNSS user equipment technology in place.
“This capability is foundational to powering future generations of assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) products for the U.S. and its allies.”
Increment 2 is a significant leap forward in core signal processing capability and supports advanced signal processing, including support for additional satellite networks. The program will develop and qualify a small form factor receiver for use in applications requiring low size, weight, and power. This allows for easier integration into a wider range of platforms, such as battery-powered handheld receivers.
This builds upon the flexibility offered by BAE Systems’ current Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) and M-Code Increment 1 products. It provides more capability to outpace the threat, including field reprogramming and a flexible software configuration to meet mission needs.
