Industry

Safran and SatSure forge a strategic partnership in India

Safran Electronics & Defense and SatSure have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize their collaboration in Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). The partnership aim to develop end-to-end GEOINT solutions combining satellite imagery, advanced AI models, and operational intelligence delivery, with a particular focus on the Indian market. These solutions will enhance situational awareness, accelerate intelligence processing, and support faster, more informed decisionmaking across defense, environmental monitoring, and other critical applications. www.safran-group.com

Surveying total station with dual displays

SingularXYZ has added the STS1 total station to its range, bringing a combination of precise measurement capabilities with intuitive software.

It provides 2″ angular accuracy with mm-level distance measurement, making it highly suitable or land surveying, construction layout and site mapping. It supports measurement distances of up to 1,000 metres without a prism and up to 5,000 metres with a single prism. asmmag.com

Leica launches Leica RTC series

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, launched the all-new Leica RTC series of terrestrial laser scanners: the Leica RTC300, 500, and 700. The new series delivers substantial improvements in scanning speed, accuracy, and range, while introducing real-time workflow connectivity that keeps field and office teams aligned from first scan to final deliverable.

The new RTC series combines the speed, capability and versatility of the Leica RTC360 with the robustness and superior accuracy of the ScanStation P-Series, enabling specialised workflows across surveying, construction, industrial plants, public safety, and infrastructure. It includes three performance tiers based on the same platform: As projects grow in size and demand, users can upgrade to a higher performance tier without replacing their system. leica-geosystems.com

New navigation technology available from HRL Laboratories

HRL Laboratories introduces a new inertial measurement unit (IMU) that provides near navigation-grade accuracy in a palm-sized package. HRL’s AXI-R100 delivers range-extending accuracy for GPS-contested navigation.

Using silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology, HRL’s gyros exceed current state-of-the-art tactical-grade levels of performance in the same or smaller package size and is manufactured in high volumes at wafer-scale. hrl.com

Telit Cinterion launches SE869eK2L GNSS Module

Telit Cinterion has announced the SE869eK2L, a single-frequency L1 GNSS module designed to help device manufacturers upgrade legacy positioning designs with improved performance and cost efficiency, while preserving design continuity. It supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS for reliable multi-constellation positioning and has approximately 1.5-meter accuracy and update rates of up to 10 Hz www.telit.com

Viavi launches GNSS-disciplined oscillator

Viavi Solutions has launched the µPNT GDO-1000, a GNSS-disciplined oscillator built in the M.2 B-key form factor. Measuring 22 x 42 mm (the size of a postage stamp) and weighing less than 4 grams, the GDO-1000 is designed for platforms requiring accurate timing in places where traditional timing modules do not fit or are too power-hungry, including defense and airborne platforms, unmanned systems, data center cards, and communications equipment. www.viavisolutions.com

Oscilloquartz launches ruggedSync Series OSA 5510

Oscilloquartz has launched its ruggedSync Series OSA 5510, a ruggedized timing and synchronization platform. It is designed for deployment in tactical communications networks, mobile command centers, aviation systems and other highly demanding operational environments. It combines PTP grandmaster and NTP server functionality with synchronization assurance and resilient holdover in a compact military (MIL)-qualified platform. www.oscilloquartz.com

TimePictra 12 platform released

Microchip Technology has released the TimePictra 12 platform, a major software upgrade to its synchronization management software to help criticalinfrastructure operators manage advanced timing architectures with greater visibility, automation and control. The platform is designed to strengthen GNSS visibility and resiliency by monitoring using BlueSky technology. It helps operators better understand GNSS conditions, identify anomalies, and manage timing infrastructure in environments where GNSS availability, integrity and security are critical. www.microchip.com

V2X deployment in US

The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has selected Cohda Wireless to support delivery of the Connected Vehicle Acceleration Zone (CVAZ), a USDOT-backed deployment designed to accelerate interoperable vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology across key corridors in the county. Under the project, Cohda will supply MK6 Road-Side Unit (RSU) kits and MK6 On-Board Unit (OBU) kits across the CVAZ application zones.

CVAZ forms part of the Federal Highway Administration’s Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating VX2 Deployment program, which is supporting national models for connected vehicle deployment in Arizona, Texas and Utah. The Maricopa County project will rely primarily on 5.9 GHz communications and is expected to connect up to 750 physical and virtual roadside units with approximately 400 onboard units across transit, emergency response and freight fleets.

The deployment will support Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption, Vulnerable Road User alerts, Transit Signal Priority and Freight Signal Priority in Phoenix, Tolleson, Avondale and unincorporated Maricopa County, as well as along ADOT’s US 60.

GMV will develop Satellite Control System for CAMILA

Developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the CAMILA Earth Observation program will deploy a constellation of two observation satellites to strengthen Poland’s national Earth observation capabilities and increase its independence in access to geospatial data.

CAMILA, which stands for Country Awareness Mission in Land Analysis, was established under an agreement between Poland’s Ministry of Development and Technology and the ESA. The system will consist of two main segments: a space segment comprising four Earth observation satellites and a ground segment responsible for mission control and management. Its objective is to provide high-resolution geospatial information to public administrations, emergency management services, and organizations responsible for spatial planning and environmental protection.

GMV is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the Flight Operations Segment (FOS), the software system that will enable operators to control the CAMILA satellite constellation from the ground.