Moldova’s positioning system now uses Galileo

The MOLDPOS National Positioning System in Moldova has been integrated into the European Position Determination System (EUPOS), a pan-European GNSS augmentation service. The MOLDPOS navigational system uses both GPS and GLONASS, and now Galileo has been added. Creation of MOLDPOS was gradual. First, sites for placement of MOLDPOS stations were selected, then the stations were installed. Once installations were in place, the system was tested and launched. Now it is integrated into EUPOS. Moldova had been a member of the European Position Determination System since 2008. moldpos.md

VIAVI wins U.S. DOT award to advance CPNT

Viavi Solutions Inc. has received an award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through its Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Action Plan Rapid Phase II. It will integrate and test its SecureTimeSM altGNSS GEO-L service and SecurePNT™ 6200 resilient timing solution at the VIAVI Automated Labas-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR™) and the Open RAN Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID) labs. VALOR and ORCID are funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (PWSCIF). www.viavisolutions.com

SatLab launches SL8 laser RTK receiver

The SatLab SL8 Laser RTK Receiver integrates dual cameras, GNSS, IMU, and visible laser technology to simplify and accelerate surveying tasks. It provides non-contact measurement, image-assisted targeting, CAD live-view stakeout, and a built-in LoRa radio for reliable operation in complex or GNSS-limited environments. The Laser RTK achieves 2 cm accuracy within 10 meters and enables efficient data collection across bridges, tunnels, riverbanks, and other sites where traditional GNSS methods are restricted. www.satlabgeo.com

Unjammable military communication by Astrolight

Lithuanian space and defense tech company Astrolight has successfully demonstrated undetectable and unjammable laser-based communication and data transmission with its POLARIS terminal during NATO’s latest exercise. It placed two POLARIS laser terminals on land, operating continuously throughout all 9 days of the exercise, including in rain and fog. During the tests, POLARIS successfully demonstrated interoperability with military communication infrastructure, connecting a military base to an ad-hoc remote command post. astrolightspace.com

Galileo adds two new satellites

Europe has given fresh momentum to its Galileo navigation system following the successful launch on December 17 of two new satellites aboard an Ariane 6 rocket. This launch, the fourteenth of the program (L14), is one of the final three planned launches of firstgeneration (G1G) satellites. The new satellites will strengthen the global positioning, navigation, and timing services provided by the system.

The launch comes at a critical moment for the constellation, which faces the need to replace some of its oldest satellites. With millions of users worldwide routinely relying on Galileo services, this milestone ensures Europe’s ability to operate its own radionavigation system. This launch paves the way for the L15 and L16 missions, which will complete the first generation of the system before transitioning to the secondgeneration Galileo satellites (G2G), currently under development. These will introduce advanced capabilities, greater accuracy, and enhanced resilience against interference and cyber threats, further strengthening Galileo’s role as a strategic infrastructure for Europe. gmv.com