Skydel NAVWAR Software Launched for Counter-UAV Defense Systems 

Safran’s Skydel NAVWAR delivers advanced GNSS spoofing capabilities to disrupt hostile UAV navigation, enabling defense forces to protect critical assets & maintain airspace sovereignty through real-time electronic deception By Olivia Hannam / 04 Nov 2025

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Skydel NAVWAR Software Launched for Counter-UAV Defense Systems 
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Safran Electronics & Defense has launched Skydel NAVWAR, a software solution designed to strengthen national defense capabilities against hostile drones

As the core of Safran’s Counter-UAV (C-UAV) systems, Skydel NAVWAR disrupts Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) navigation by simulating authentic GNSS signals, providing nations and organizations with advanced protection for their most critical assets.

From airports and government facilities to mass events, naval fleets, and border security, Skydel NAVWAR ensures real-time electronic deception to neutralize UAV threats. Its ability to embed on tactical platforms and integrate seamlessly with sensors and command-and-control systems allows operators to conduct remote spoofing operations with efficiency and precision, even when they are not physically present.

Maxime Gorlier, Director of Positioning, Navigation and Timing at Safran Electronics & Defense, “Protecting national sovereignty requires more than just technology, it demands trusted systems that empower countries to take control of their own security. With Skydel NAVWAR, we are giving our partners the capability to safeguard their airspace, defend critical infrastructure, and ensure resilience in the face of evolving threats.

Skydel NAVWAR empowers integrators to build sovereign spoofing systems, enhancing national autonomy and resilience. Its secure and authenticated API, hardened operating system, and strong field resiliency make it reliable under the most demanding conditions. Designed to simplify GNSS spoofing logic, it allows rapid deployment and effective response across a variety of defense and security applications.

The system supports all major GNSS constellations, including GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS, SBAS, and even emerging LEO signals, while achieving ultra-high performance with a 1000 Hz iteration rate. Thousands of satellites can be simulated in real time using commercial off-the-shelf hardware, providing unmatched flexibility for defense organizations.

Posted by Olivia Hannam Olivia is a Junior Editor and Copywriter at Defense Advancement. She graduated with First-Class Honours in History from the University of Exeter, where she developed a strong passion for research and clear communication. Since joining DA in 2025, Olivia’s focus lies in producing insightful content that highlights the latest developments and innovations shaping the defense sector, with a particular interest in naval technology and maritime defense. Connect
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