BAE Systems to Upgrade US Navy's Carrier Landing System with Jam-Resistant GPS M-Code
BAE Systems has secured a $16 million contract from Collins Aerospace (RTX Corporation) to design and develop an M-Code GPS solution for the U.S. Navy's Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS). This upgrade will integrate BAE Systems' digital anti-jamming GPS receiver (DIGAR™-500M) into the JPALS, enhancing its resilience during precision landings in all weather conditions and environments. The M-Code is a cryptographically secured GPS signal utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces, designed to improve anti-jamming capabilities and overall security. The DIGAR-500M will enable dual SAASM (Selective Availability Anti Spoofing Module) and M-Code operations for precision carrier landings, supporting mixed aircraft formations and bolstering anti-jamming and anti-spoofing resilience on U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. The DIGAR system offers advanced protection against interference and falsification through digital beamforming, ensuring precise positioning, navigation, and timing for aerial and...
