- TrustPoint and Hexagon awarded a $1.2 million Phase II contract from NAVAIR.
- The contract facilitates the delivery of innovative C-band GNSS receivers for military use.
- Collaboration aims to enhance GPS-independent navigation solutions for U.S. military operations.
TrustPoint, a leader in advanced Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies, has secured a $1.2 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract from the United States Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). This contract is set to fund the pioneering delivery and demonstration of TrustPoint’s C-band GNSS service-enabled receivers to the U.S. government.
In collaboration with Hexagon | NovAtel and Hexagon US Federal, TrustPoint seeks to integrate C-band services into NovAtel's advanced GNSS receiver technology. This partnership aims to deliver robust anti-jam receivers that enhance military PNT capabilities by providing GPS-independent, resilient solutions. Sandy Kennedy, vice president of innovation at Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, expressed excitement about the project, emphasizing the integration of TrustPoint's services with their technology.
TrustPoint's Founder and COO, Chris DeMay, underlined the strategic importance of this milestone, highlighting the service's capability to ensure mission continuity in contested environments. The initiative is seen as a critical development for the Department of Defense in addressing future operational challenges, ensuring PNT reliability through frequency and orbital diversity.
About Hexagon (HEXA, Financial): Hexagon is a global leader in precision technologies, providing end-to-end solutions for assured positioning across various sectors. With approximately 24,500 employees in 50 countries, Hexagon reported net sales of around 5.4 billion EUR, continually advancing technologies that transform industry landscapes.
