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President, Resilient Navigation & Timing Foundation - Speaking Up for GPS/GNSS Users - Learn More: https://rntfnd.org/
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“Defend the signal” is no longer enough.

Experts at the 2025 PNT Leadership Summit urge action to build resilient PNT systems that can withstand GNSS disruption.

Full post:
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#PNT #GNSS #CriticalInfrastructure #Cybersecurity
GNSS, While Still Essential, Has Become Insufficient - Inside GNSS+ - RNTF
Image: Resilient PNT Architecture - RNT Foundation What's new: Editor's intro to the Nov-Dec 2025 edition of Inside GNSS+. Why it's important: This intro
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December 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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RNTF President Dana Goward met with FCC Commissioner Trusty to discuss how to protect America’s #GPS & #PNT. The FCC has 3 dockets touching on PNT policy—vital for national resilience.

🔗 vist.ly/4ishk

#GNSS #Cybersecurity #FCC #Infrastructure
PNT and the FCC - RNT Foundation Speaks with Commissioner - RNTF
Image: Federal Communications Commission What's new: RNT Foundation President Dana A. Goward met with FCC Commissioner Trusty and staff recently to
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December 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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A USAF tanker flying “dark” — no ADS-B, no ATC contact — nearly collided with a JetBlue airliner.

Safety systems exist for a reason: they prevent disasters.

Full story: vist.ly/4ip8k

#ADSB #Aviation #PNT #Safety #GNSS
ADS-B off "U.S. Military Plane and JetBlue Flight Nearly Collided Over Caribbean" - New York Times - RNTF
Image: USAF Tanker DoD.mil What's new: A near-miss between a Jet Blue airliner leaving Curacao and a USAF tanker. The tanker was not broadcasting its
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December 16, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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The U.S. Coast Guard’s seizure of a tanker off Venezuela was “textbook” law enforcement.

The vessel had faked its location—violating international safety and navigation laws.

Full analysis: vist.ly/4insu

#MaritimeSecurity #PNT #AIS #GNSS #GPS
Oil Tanker off Venezuela Faking Location - Seizure "was textbook law enforcement ops" - RNTF
Image: M/T Skipper, Screenshot Marinetraffic.com What's new: The oil tanker seized by the U.S. that was carrying sanctioned Venezuelan oil had been
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December 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Rep. Fulcher (R-ID) urged FCC Chair Carr to act on GPS backup systems, warning the U.S. is falling behind China & Russia. It's time to strengthen resilient PNT.

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#GPS #PNT #FCC #Defense #Cybersecurity #Infrastructure #China #Russia
Congressman Fulcher letter to FCC on GPS Backup - RNTF
Image: RNT Foundation What's new: Congressman Fulcher (R, ID) wrote to FCC Chair Carr saying: "As you know, China and Russia have developed and are
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December 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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During GPS tests off the Carolinas, Boeing & Airbus aircraft flagged “low integrity” alerts—proof systems can detect spoofing but still face disruption.

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#GPS #PNT #Spoofing #AviationSafety #Defense #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure
Airliners off U.S. coast spoofed by military testing - Spirent - RNTF
Image: Spirent What's new: An American Airlines and an Air Canada aircraft were spoofed off  the coast of the Carolinas yesterday. This was apparently due
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December 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Golden Dome may do more than protect the U.S.—it could finally drive a national core resilient PNT architecture, benefiting civil infrastructure, too.

Read more: vist.ly/4im77

#ResilientPNT #GoldenDome #GPS #PNT #Defense #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure
Golden Dome and PNT - Inside GNSS - RNTF
Image: NASA Earth Observation Lab What's new: This article is a longer discussion of the NSSA paper we posted about last month. Why it's important: For
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December 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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New research near Kaliningrad finds coordinated, multi-constellation jamming & spoofing stronger offshore than on land — a serious warning for maritime operations in the Baltic.

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#PNT #GPS #GNSS #MaritimeSecurity #Russia #Baltics #Spoofing #Jamming
Kaliningrad Jamming and Spoofing Up Close - Inside GNSS - RNTF
Image: GPSJam.org What's new: A more in-depth look at GPSPatron's efforts with Gdynia Maritime University examining GNSS interference from Kaliningrad. It
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December 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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We often guard against the threats we see most often—while ignoring the risks that could destroy everything. Long-term GNSS denial is one such risk. Are we ready?

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#PNT #GPS #GNSS #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #Infrastructure #Resilience
PNT Threats, Risks and Disaster - Inside GNSS+ - RNTF
Image: Hurricane Isabel from International Space Station - NASA Johnson Space Center What's new: The Washington View column from the Nov/Dec 2025 edition
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December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Experts at the PNT Leadership Summit agreed: the U.S. must shift from defending a single PNT source to building a resilient, multi-layered architecture.

Read the full report: 🔗 vist.ly/4hvic

#GPS #PNT #GNSS #Resilience #Infrastructure
PNT Summit Report 2025: Tackling Urgent PNT Challenges - Inside GNSS+ - RNTF
Image: Shutterstock What's new: The proceedings (report-out) of September's PNT Leadership Summit co-sponsored by the RNT Foundation and Inside GNSS+. Why
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December 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Starlink & OneWeb signals can fill GPS gaps in the Arctic, says new Ohio State study. @LEO satellites could strengthen navigation & timing resilience against jamming/spoofing. Read more: vist.ly/4hef3

#Starlink #OneWeb #GPS #GNSS #PNT #Cybersecurity #Jamming #Spoofing
Starlink, OneWeb satellites provide accurate positioning in GPS-weak zones - TechXplore - RNTF
Image: Navigating the Arctic Circle with Starlink and OneWeb LEO Satellites (2025). What's new: A paper from Ohio State University and Prof Zak Kassas.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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A Ukrainian strike hit a Russian #GLONASS receiver factory used for drones & missiles—evidence that #GNSS-based #PNT remains indispensable, even amid advanced electronic warfare.

Read More: vist.ly/4h7f2

#Ukraine #Russia #GPS #Infrastructure #Cybersecurity
GLONASS receiver factory targeted by Ukraine - GPS World - RNTF
Image: Youtube What's new: Ukraine unmanned systems destroyed a factory that makes GLONASS equipment for drones and missiles. Why it's important: It is
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December 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Amid global #GPS jamming, South Korea 🇰🇷 is driving #eLoran cooperation with the UK & France — a major step toward resilient, standardized #PNT systems worldwide.

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#ROK #GNSS #Infrastructure #Transportation #Cybersecurity #Resilience #Jamming
Republic of Korea (ROK) Leading Global Collaboration on eLoran - Inside GNSS - RNTF
Image: Co-pilot AI What's new: Expanded information about a recent tri-nation meeting led by South Korea. Why it's important: To be really effective,
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December 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Best tech to protect GNSS/PNT – GPS World Editorial Advisory Board

#GPS #GNSS #PNT #Galileo #Jamming #Spoofing vist.ly/4gkri
Best tech to protect GNSS/PNT – GPS World Editorial Advisory Board #GPS #GNSS #PNT #Galileo #Jamming #Spoofing vist.ly/4gkri
Best tech to protect GNSS/PNT – GPS World Editorial Advisory Board #GPS #GNSS #PNT #Galileo #Jamming #Spoofing vist.ly/4gkri
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November 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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GNSS Interference Offshore Kaliningrad – interesting new report by GPSPATRON

#GPS #GNSS #PNT #Galileo #Jamming #Spoofing vist.ly/4gdak
GNSS Interference Offshore Kaliningrad – interesting new report by GPSPATRON #GPS #GNSS #PNT #Galileo #Jamming #Spoofing vist.ly/4gdak
GNSS Interference Offshore Kaliningrad – interesting new report by GPSPATRON #GPS #GNSS #PNT #Galileo #Jamming #Spoofing vist.ly/4gdak
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November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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GPS Interference Snarls Venezuela as US Warns of Hazardous Skies – Bloomberg

#GPS #GNSS #PNT #Galileo #Jamming #Spoofing vist.ly/4g542
GPS Interference Snarls Venezuela as US Warns of Hazardous Skies – Bloomberg #GPS #GNSS #PNT #Galileo #Jamming #Spoofing vist.ly/4g542
GPS Interference Snarls Venezuela as US Warns of Hazardous Skies – Bloomberg #GPS #GNSS #PNT #Galileo #Jamming #Spoofing vist.ly/4g542
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November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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From Ukraine to Taiwan, satellite networks like Starlink are reshaping conflict communications — and vulnerabilities. China’s jamming tactics show why diverse PNT is essential.

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#China #Starlink #PNT #Cybersecurity #GNSS #Jamming #GPS #Galileo
Study shows how China could jam Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites if it invades Taiwan - The Independent - RNTF
Image: Shutterstock What's new: Report on a tactic to jam Starlink over broad areas. Why it's important:  Starlink was used to overcome Russian jamming in
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November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Royal Navy reports a Russian “research vessel” near the U.K. jamming GPS & using lasers on patrol aircraft — actions that endanger navigation & violate international law.

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#Russia #GPS #GNSS #Jamming #PNT #MaritimeSecurity #UK
Russian vessel jamming GPS, using lasers in "innocent passage" off U.K. - RNTF
Image: Russian "research vessel" travelarium.ph / Shutterstock.com What's new: A Royal Navy report of Russian vessels sailing close to the U.K.'s shores.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Rising GPS interference near Venezuela linked to regional military activity. FAA warns airlines of “potentially hazardous” conditions.

🔗 vist.ly/4fsed

#GPS #PNT #GNSS #Jamming #Spoofing #Aviation #Venezuela #TrinidadAndTobago
GNSS interference near & in Venezuela - FAA warning - RNTF
Image: GPSJam.org What's new: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an advisory yesterday about "WORSENING SECURITY SITUATION AND HEIGHTENED
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November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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UK invests £155M in #PNT resilience:

✅ £71M for #eLoran
✅ £68M for National Timing Centre
✅ £13M for #GNSS interference monitoring
✅ £3M for space-based timing R&D

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#GPS #Resilience #Cybersecurity #Infrastructure
UK announces £155M investment in Timing Centre, eLoran, GNSS warning - RNTF
Image: Shutterstock What's new: The UK Science Minister announced £155M funding for PNT initiatives today at the Royal Institute of Navigation's annual 
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November 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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“The prudent navigator will use all means available.”

As #GNSS #spoofing grows, data fusion is key to safe #maritime navigation and situational awareness.

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#PNT #Cybersecurity #Resilience #GPS #Navigation #DataFusion #Jamming #CriticalInfrastructure
Addressing the Escalation in GNSS Spoofing with Data Fusion - Cambridge Wireless - RNTF
Image: Shutterstock What's new: An article, focusing on maritime, about using data fusion to help overcome spoofing. Why its important: "The prudent
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November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Iridium’s new ASIC enables direct reception of its secure LEO timing signal — validated by NIST as accurate UTC. This breakthrough brings spoof-resistant, GNSS-independent #PNT into silicon. vist.ly/4f6ki

#Iridium #GNSS #GPS #Resilience #CriticalInfrastructure
Iridium’s ASIC a Huge Step Forward for Resilient PNT - RNTF
Image: Iridium What’s new After 3 years of work (and we are sure much expense) Iridium has developed a chip capable of receiving its timing signal. Why
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November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Investors are eyeing #GNSS & #GPS markets — but are they hearing about vulnerabilities?

A new analysis shows value shifting from hardware to software fusion of #PNT sensors like IMUs & lidar.

Read more: vist.ly/4ewm2

#Cybersecurity #ResilientPNT #SpaceEconomy
A Comprehensive Analysis of GNSS/GPS Horizontal and Vertical Markets - New Space Economy - RNTF
Image: GPS III USAF What's new: A reasonably thorough overview of GNSS, uses, etc. targeted to investors. Why its important: This is what the investment
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November 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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A fair & open path to #ResilientPNT: The U.S. needs GPS backup that strengthens—not displaces—existing users. The RNT Foundation calls for transparency & competition in FCC spectrum decisions.

🔗 vist.ly/4evn7

#PNT #GPS #IoT #FCC #SpectrumPolicy #Infrastructure
The U.S. needs GPS backup and IoT resilience - Rebuttal in GPS World - RNTF
Image: Shutterstock What's new: A piece by Avi Rosenthal from the Z-Wave Alliance discussing the need to both backup GPS and not displace well-established
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November 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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New step toward global #eLoran cooperation — South Korea hosted U.K. & France to align on standards & policy for GPS backup systems.

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#PNT #GPS #Cybersecurity #Infrastructure
S. Korea leads meeting with U.K. and France on eLoran - RNTF
Image: Copilot AI What's new: A South Korean government press release about a two day meeting with the U.K. and France. Among the discussion items were:
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM