New to using our products? Explore our product and digital terrain tutorials with our expert guidance! Home • Support • Product Tutorials Product Tutorials New to using our products? Our product tutorial videos will help you become a pro in no time! GNSS Testing & Simulation All Categories Play Video Play Video 01:57 Safran Federal Systems Terrain Modeling with BroadSim powered by Skydel Orolia Defense & Security Applications Engineer Supervisor, Jaemin Powell, gives a behind-the-scenes view of the new terrain modeling feature supported across our BroadSim platform. The example Jaemin gives directly correlates to a real-world scenario that can be completed in any type of field test as a more cost-effective alternative. Learn more about BroadSim: 🔗https://www.oroliads.com/broadsim Play Video Play Video 06:27 Safran Federal Systems Wavefront Calibration Tutorial Thanks to the Skydel Simulation Engine, Skydel’s Wavefront Systems have eliminated the calibration inefficiencies by autonomously time, phase and power aligning the signals for you. Using real-time monitoring the CRPA signals are assured to be synchronized within 1° for the duration of the simulation. This continuous calibration is imperative to keep your signals aligned through temperature fluctuations on the wavefront system. Now you can focus on the more important tasks of testing, verifying, and validating your CRPA navigation system’s performance without calibration concerns. Check out this video to learn more about Skydel’s Wavefront Systems capabilities! The Next Generation of CRPA Testing Reimagined for the User: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae3tzko3vac&list=PLIPe8ACXJUl3OPp_bCgEU_zxD9244Fkdl For more information, visit https://www.oroliads.com/ Play Video Play Video 06:08 Safran Federal Systems Skydel Real Time Performance Tutorial For more information, visit https://www.oroliads.com/. Play Video Play Video 14:18 Safran Federal Systems Advanced GNSS Spoofing Simulation Tutorial Contact us today to learn more or to add this capability to your BroadSim: sales@OroliaDS.com Discover the endless possibilities of spoofing testing. Advanced Spoofing is a powerful, intuitive tool that allows users to quickly create and automate a multitude of dynamic spoofing scenarios. This feature is available now with BroadSim, powered by the Skydel Simulation Engine. https://www.oroliads.com/broadsim #PNT #GNSS #GPS #Spoofing #BroadSim #Orolia --- Music: https://icons8.com/music/author/moroza-knozova Play Video Play Video 09:05 Safran Federal Systems Panorama Tutorial Learn more about Panorama by visiting → https://www.oroliads.com/panorama This video was created using Panorama Version 2.6 release. Play Video Play Video 05:24 Safran Federal Systems PANACEA Field Test - Part 3 (Simulation Example) Learn more about PANACEA Field Test by visiting → https://www.oroliads.com/panacea-field-test Load More GPS Jamming & Spoofing Detection All Categories Play Video Play Video 04:00 Safran Federal Systems GPS Jamming and Spoofing Detection Sensors – Custom Notifications and Logging Orolia Defense & Security applications engineer Jaemin Powell gives an example of how to use the output data from our BroadSense Nano and Threatblocker in a threat-filled environment. When a jammer or spoofer threat is detected by either the BroadSense Nano or the Threatblocker, notifications are sent outputting the threat that has been detected. If the threat is a jammer it will also output the J/S level. Python scripts can be made available for customers. Learn more about ThreatBlocker, our GPS Jamming and Spoofing Protection device: 🔗 https://www.oroliads.com/threatblocker Learn more about BroadSense Nano, our GPS Jamming and Spoofing Detection Sensor: 🔗 https://www.oroliads.com/broadsense Play Video Play Video 12:00 Safran Federal Systems BroadSense Nano (GPS Jamming Sensor) This video introduces BroadSense Nano - the smallest size, weight and power configuration of Orolia's patented BroadSense technology. www.oroliads.com/broadsense Play Video Play Video 00:21 Orolia Defense & Security Jamming Scenario Our engineers used open source code made available by Kerbel's space program, and integrated our BroadSim code and signals generated by Skydel's software engine. In the video, the pilot is flying through various "jammers", represented by the red spheres. As the aircraft gets closer and passes through, you'll notice the activity in the spectrum in the bottom right corner. Resilient Position, Navigation and Timin... All Categories Play Video Play Video 01:34 Safran Federal Systems CMOSS PNT Card Demo Orolia Defense & Security Director of Business Development, Conrad Meyer, introduces our CMOSS PNT Card coming to market next year. The CPNT Card is compliant with C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards and provides Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing through its full set of capabilities including GNSS, signals of opportunity, IMU, precision timing, threat detection, and M-Code all powered by our FlexFusion Engine. Learn more about our CMOSS PNT Card: 🔗https://www.oroliads.com/cpnt Looking for more answers? Join Safran's online community. GO TO FORUM

Impact of Temperature and High Vibration in Ground, Shipboard and Aircraft Platforms on GPS-disciplined, Low Phase Noise, Time and Frequency References. Home • PNT Library • ION Joint Navigation Conference 2019 Abstract ION Joint Navigation Conference 2019 Abstract DOWNLOAD PDF By Timothy Tetreault DOWNLOAD PDF

Orolia Meets with Congressman Joe Morelle in light of Executive Order on PNT. Expansion of Rochester Business will Support Federal Initiatives ROCHESTER, NY, February 20, 2020 Orolia employees eagerly welcomed Joe Morelle, representative for New York's 25th congressional district, on Wednesday morning at their office in Rochester’s neighborhood of the arts. Earlier in the week, the federal government issued an Executive Order on Strengthening National Resilience through Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Services – reinforcing the pertinence of the meeting to soon take place. During the meeting, several topics were discussed including PNT technology, related threats to our national security, the need to protect our critical infrastructure systems, and how Orolia is currently creating innovative solutions that address the premise of those very issues. Since Orolia’s beginning in Rochester, they have added 40+ new employees to its staff to support future Resilient PNT projects for commercial and government customers, seeing 61% in overall growth, with expectations for growth to continue. “Rochester is home to some incredible businesses that are doing important work to equip the branches of our military with state-of-the-art technology,” said Morelle. Advocation for Resilient PNT efforts at the federal level is essential. Equally important is the effect it has on job creation and economic benefits within the Rochester community. “Orolia is proud to call Rochester our home. The level of experience and talent fostered right here in Rochester has directly impacted our ability to build an amazing team who unquestionably contributes to our success, and therefore the strength of our national security,” said Hironori Sasaki, President of Orolia Defense & Security. Orolia will exhibit at the 2020 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Expo, March 17th – 19th in Huntsville, AL, to showcase a selection of Resilient PNT solutions. About Orolia Orolia is the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance and safety of critical, remote or high-risk operations, even in GPS denied environments. With a presence in more than 100 countries, Orolia provides virtually fail-safe GPS/GNSS and PNT solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide. For more information about Orolia, visit www.Orolia.com . About Orolia Defense & Security Orolia Defense & Security provides Resilient PNT solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. defense organizations, and their contractors. Orolia Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market. For more information about Orolia Defense & Security, visit www.OroliaDS.com . Contact: Rachael Smith 614-736-3736 rachael.smith@oroliaDS.com VIEW PDF

Safran Federal Systems, a trusted DoD mission partner and industry leader in Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT), together with Safran Electronics and Defense, announced the delivery of its 50,000th SecureSync™ time synchronization system, a milestone that reflects the platform's reliable track record. Mission-Critical Timing Authority Safran Federal Systems Marks Milestone SecureSync Delivery With more than 50,000 systems deployed globally, SecureSync remains the benchmark for precision timing across defense and commercial markets ROCHESTER, NY - June 1, 2026 Safran Federal Systems, a trusted DoD mission partner and industry leader in Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT), together with Safran Electronics and Defense, announced the delivery of its 50,000 th SecureSync™ time synchronization system, a milestone that reflects the platform's reliable track record. For over 50 years, precision timing has been at the core of Safran's mission. With more than 50,000 SecureSync units delivered globally across civil and defense networks, SecureSync is one of the most widely deployed precision timing systems in the market. That scale is the result of generations of advancement in performance, design, and relentless innovation to outpace evolving conditions and demands. “Timing has been foundational to who we are since day one, and this milestone is a testament to the trust our customers have placed in SecureSync for nearly two decades,” said Trevor Dougherty, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Safran Federal Systems. “Our solutions are in the field, actively supporting warfighters, and we remain as committed as ever to delivering the reliability that missions depend on. In an environment where a fraction of a second can mean the difference between success and failure, we don't just deliver precise time — we make it resilient.” The SecureSync supports a broad range of applications, from GPS-disciplined synchronization in commercial infrastructure to M-Code enabled timing for military operations requiring the highest levels of security and accuracy. Today, SecureSync is trusted across some of the most critical programs in the defense and federal community. Its widespread adoption reflects Safran’s history of delivering trustworthy, field-proven timing solutions. Safran is actively staying ahead of where the mission is going by investing in the next generation of timing capabilities, including White Rabbit next-generation picosecond time distribution and quantum timing technology — to continue supporting the warfighter with innovative timing solutions on the battlefield. For more information, visit us at safranfederalsystems.com/securesync-m-code . About Safran Federal Systems Safran Federal Systems is a trusted DoD mission partner and industry leader in Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) and Geospatial Intelligence. Our cross-cutting capability set spans GNSS simulation, NAVWAR, inertial navigation, and AI — with continued investment in emerging areas like Quantum Sensing. Through open systems architecture and a commitment to relentless innovation, we deliver proven solutions to the warfighter across all domains. For more information: www.safranfederalsystems.com Follow us on: @SafranFedSys Safran Federal Systems Safran Federal Systems Safran Federal Systems Contact: Rachael Smith rachael.smith@safranFS.com +1 (585) 747-6131 VIEW PDF

Synchronizing time to coordinate critical operations isn’t just a challenge—it’s essential in today’s high‑stakes environments. Explore NTP & PTP key differences. Home • PNT Library • NTP vs PTP Choosing the Right Time Sync Solution NTP vs PTP Choosing the Right Time Sync Solution DOWNLOAD PDF By Kevin Stottler How Modern Devices Keep Perfect Timing: Understanding NTP and PTP Synchronization With the increasing connectivity of everyday devices such as phones, cars, and televisions, manually setting clocks is becoming a thing of the past. Have you ever wondered how this technology works? This post will explain and compare Network Time Protocol and Precision Time Protocol, two methods for automatically synchronizing devices over IP networks, and provide some historical context. Carrying out activities at coordinated times applies to activities as simple as meeting a friend for coffee or as complex as military operations. In earlier decades, radio systems like NIST’s WWVB broadcast were used, phone modems dialed time references, and clocks were set by hand. As computer networks grew to hundreds or thousands of nodes, it became less practical for each node to use one of these methods. This historical context is crucial to understanding the evolution of time synchronization methods. What is Network Time Protocol (NTP)? How it Works and When It’s Accurate Enough The development of the Network Time Protocol solved this problem. In a network with a thousand nodes, only a few now had to synchronize themselves directly to primary references such as radio broadcasts, satellites, or atomic clocks. NTP is hierarchical, with servers connected to primary references considered “Stratum 1.” Additional servers can synchronize with Stratum 1 servers, becoming Stratum 2, and so on. This allows more capacity to be added and the network to scale up without adding more satellite receivers or atomic clocks. Some networks also use Anycast, which directs traffic to the nearest server, or Round Robin or pooling, where DNS is used to direct clients to one of many servers. These methods distribute requests evenly among a group of servers to balance load or provide redundancy. Like many other protocols, NTP works by a client sending a request to a server and receiving a response. With NTP, the client keeps track of the time at which the request was sent (t1), the server responds with the times the request was received (t2), and the reply sent (t3) to account for processing time. The client records when the response is received (t4). Using these four timestamps, the client can estimate how long the response took from the server (path delay) and calculate the difference between its own clock and the server’s. Without this delay compensation mechanism, the client’s clock would be offset by the path delay, which can be around 50ms on the Internet. This relatively simple technique, requiring only software on most nodes, can often synchronize machines to within 10ms over the Internet, and within 1ms over local networks where routing is more predictable. The primary source of error is if the delay is not symmetrical, such as on congested networks. However, this technique is plenty accurate enough for many use cases, such as timestamping log events or messages. Public vs. Private NTP Servers: Should You Rely on Public NTP Servers? There are many public servers on the Internet that can provide accurate time for free, operated by various software vendors, telecom providers, universities, and governments. This is usually fine for synchronizing workstations. However, these services are not guaranteed, and network conditions outside local control may affect accuracy or availability. Consider deploying a dedicated local NTP server such as the Safran SecureSync to provide resilient network synchronization for use cases needing greater accuracy, availability, or control. What is Precision Time Protocol (PTP)? High Accuracy Time Sync for Critical Systems For many general use cases, NTP is plenty accurate and cost-effective. For synchronizing humans, NTP works well. However, if you’re synchronizing machines, especially fast-moving ones, you may need the Precision Time Protocol (PTP). Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is defined in IEEE 1588 and is designed to enable tighter synchronization within a local network. PTP can usually synchronize two nodes to within microseconds, and with hardware timestamping, even sub-microsecond accuracy is possible. These are orders of magnitude better than NTP. The trade-off is greater complexity and cost to implement. There are no public servers like with NTP, so each network requires its own grandmaster to be configured at the top of the hierarchy. How PTP works: Sync Messages, Hardware Timestamps, and Network Aware Devices The protocol functions very similarly to NTP, with the timeTransmitter and timeReceiver nodes exchanging messages to calculate both the network delay and the offset of their clocks. However, the timeTransmitter initiates the exchange by sending a sync message, often as a multicast to all timeReceivers. Network interfaces designed to support PTP are also capable of hardware timestamping, recording the time when a packet is received or sent on the wire rather than relying on the operating system. Another significant difference is the behavior of the protocol when traversing routers or switches. In a PTP network, most intermediate devices like routers and switches must be PTP-aware. They should account for queuing or processing delays in passing PTP messages. These devices, referred to as either boundary clocks or transparent clocks, play a vital role in the seamless operation of the PTP network. Transparent clocks update the timestamps in the PTP messages and “transparently” pass them along. Boundary clocks act as timeReceivers to upstream devices and then act as timeTransmitters to downstream devices. Sectors where PTP is common are generally those where specialized networks are used, and increased accuracy is required. This includes telecom and other utilities, such as coordinating cellular handoffs or grid switching, high-frequency trading, and industrial automation, to ensure that separate machines can make coordinated movements. Safran offers several products, including SecureSync , that can provide PTP time, NTP and other outputs such as IRIG. For enhanced resilience, M-Code can be supported. PTP vs NTP: Key Differences in Accuracy, Use Cases, Complexity, and Cost Example Use Cases Choosing Between NTP and PTP: What’s Right for Your Application? The problem of synchronizing time to coordinate action is not just an old one, but a crucial one in our modern interconnected world. NTP and PTP, two common approaches, play a significant role in solving this problem. While NTP can synchronize humans, PTP is often needed to synchronize machines. The trade-off for the higher performance of PTP is its increased cost and complexity. Beyond PTP, a technology called White Rabbit is capable of nanosecond-level synchronization but requires dedicated hardware and infrastructure. Poor time synchronization can lead to out-of-order actions or event logs when designing a system, which can be challenging to troubleshoot. However, by considering this need earlier in the design process, scheduled tasks execute at the correct time, and logs reflect the actual time of events. This proactive approach can significantly enhance the efficiency of your system. Talk to us about NTP or PTP for your application by emailing sales@safranfs.com or filling out our inquiry form here . DOWNLOAD PDF

National Engineer Week Spotlight As we celebrate National Engineers Week, we shine a spotlight on the engineers who play a vital role in safeguarding our nation's defense and propelling missions forward. Their dedication to developing reliable systems is indispensable, especially during critical moments. Although we are highlighting two remarkable engineers, we honor all our engineers for their unwavering commitment to our customers and their mission-focused support of our warfighters. It is through their relentless efforts that we bring these systems to life. Meet Rob Compton and Corinne Green, who will share their insights and engineering journeys. Thank you to all our engineers for your incredible contributions! What’s a breakthrough you’ve pursued at SFS, either big or small, that changed the way you think about what’s possible in engineering? I have a background in quantum sensing, which is a field that until recently has been dominated by Ph.D physicists working on table-top laboratory prototypes that are impractical and unfieldable. What has impressed me at Safran is how quickly we’ve been developing a robust, fieldable design for a quantum inertial sensor by leveraging decades of cumulative experience in mechanical, electrical, RF, optical, and systems engineering. In some ways, the quantum mechanics turns out to be the easy part, and it’s the traditional engineering disciplines where fresh innovation, hard work, and skilled engineering talent is very quickly bearing fruit for future game-changing products. When a system evolves or unexpected challenges arise, what helps you stay adaptable and guide the team toward a smart solution? When systems evolve or challenges come up, I stay adaptable by focusing on the fundamentals and maintaining a steady mindset. I’ve worked in environments where direction evolved mid-stream, timelines shifted, or priorities were reshuffled. In those moments, progress depended on moving forward where we could, pausing where it made sense, and staying comfortable with the idea that some work might change as plans matured. Navigating that kind of change required flexibility, communication, and the ability to separate personal attachment from technical direction. To me, adaptability means staying analytical, collaborative, and open to change so that evolving requirements become part of the engineering process rather than a disruption to it. Feeling inspired? Explore career opportunities at Safran Federal Systems CAREERS

Shaping The World Around Us We are proud to celebrate National Engineers’ Week, a time dedicated to recognizing engineers' impact on shaping the world around us. At Safran Federal Systems, we are fortunate to have an incredible team of engineers whose problem-solving skills, efficiency-driven innovations, and dedication propel our company forward. Their contributions deserve recognition, and this week we are honored to spotlight one of our own: Michael Trinidad. This year’s theme, “Design Your Future”, is both a call to action and a celebration of the limitless possibilities in engineering. Michael Trinidad’s journey, from an aspiring young builder to a Mechanical Engineer and now an Engineering Manager showcases the power of tenacity, adaptability, and creative power. To gain a deeper insight into his career we sat down with Michael for an intriguing conversation about the moment his passion for engineering took shape, the experience that defined his career, and one of the many achievements he is most proud of. Looking Through a Different Lens Great engineers are always evolving and learning. A great piece of advice he has received as an engineer and kept along the way is: "You can’t change physics just because someone wants you to. It’s something that seems obvious but looking at certain problems through that lens has helped me step back and look for unique trade spaces to solve complex problems or project requirements." In engineering, there can be limits to what is possible, but the key is to work within those constraints and find creative solutions that push boundaries without ignoring the laws of nature. Engineering Is All Around Us Have you ever stopped to think about how much longer your daily routine would take if you didn’t have the products or systems you rely on? Here is something you might consider about the engineering world after reading this: "It exists everywhere. From the simplest objects to the most complex, some engineering work went into the creation, fabrication, and delivery of that product." Engineering is all around us and we don’t often notice its effect. From the technology we use to the infrastructures we depend on, engineering makes everyday tasks more efficient, seamless, and innovative. A Passion for Building and Creating From an early age, Michael was captivated by the process of building and creating with his hands. "I’ve always loved building things and learning how things work or are made. I grew up on building LEGO and stealing scrap wood from my dad to build treehouses so my hands on problem solving nature led me to mechanical engineering. The Defense industry was interesting to me because it’s where a lot of cutting-edge technology is developed and utilized to solve complex, meaningful and potentially life-saving products and services." This early curiosity guided him to study engineering, ultimately leading to a career in the defense industry, where he applies his skills in solving complex challenges and driving innovation. Milestones of Progress Not every challenge has a clear solution, making the path less smooth. Yet, it is through these obstacles that we push our limits, grow, and come out stronger. "Transitioning from an individual contributor as a mechanical engineer to an engineering manager of multiple disciplines. Finding the right balance of technical oversight, team support, and learning new domain knowledge was a challenge that I’m proud to have navigated and found my place in the new role." Challenges may not always feel rewarding at the moment, but looking back, they become milestones of progress and resilience. Now, stepping into his managerial role, he can draw from his past experiences and guide his team toward success. Leaving a Lasting Impact Throughout Michael’s incredible journey, he has contributed to remarkable projects, each leaving a lasting impact. When asked to highlight just one, he reflected on the many milestones that shaped his career. "At my previous employer, I had the opportunity to work heavily on the design for the flagship multi-channel military radio, the AN/PRC-163. The complexity and functionality of that product still amazes me to this day." As we navigate our paths, we encounter unexpected milestones—proof of our capability and perseverance. These moments are reminders of how far we have come and deserve to be celebrated. We are delighted to highlight Michael’s journey and share his experience as he is continuously making an impact at Safran, but most significantly the world. Feeling inspired? Explore career opportunities at Safran Federal Systems CAREERS

​PANACEA is an autonomous GNSS environment simulator system for multi-receiver position, timing, navigation and velocity performance and vulnerability testing. Home • Products • GNSS Testing & Simulation • PANACEA PANACEA Autonomous PNT Performance and Vulnerability Test Suite PANACEA PRODUCT | GNSS TESTING & SIMULATION Receiver Compatibility Over 100 GNSS receivers including Collins Aero, Garmin, uBlox, and more Features Automation, custom scenarios, and testing ANY QUESTIONS? GET QUOTE About PANACEA is an autonomous GNSS performance and threat environment simulator system designed to control simulation hardware and collect data from up to 32 GNSS receivers simultaneously. Live Sky Scenarios PANACEA is capable of producing complete simulated environments and time synchronized live sky environments Automation PANACEA manages all receiver communications and then standardizes the output data into human readable .csv files. Builder The Builder is a software tool in PANACEA which makes creating custom scenarios a breeze for the user. Define scenarios to simulate jamming patterns, motions, power loss, delays, and more. Runner The Runner is a software tool in PANACEA which executes the test plan created in the builder. The runner provides real-time updates and data parameters, and other info, then converts data into files for analysis. Analysis Tool: Panorama Another program that works with PANACEA is Panorama, a data analysis tool that allows users to automatically generate visual data and reports on the test plans they run. LEARN MORE Click to download the PANACEA data sheet. VIEW DATA SHEET

Built upon its software-defined platform, BroadSim Wavefront incorporates support for controlled radiation pattern antenna (CRPA) and multi-element receiver testing. Talen-X announces Wavefront Simulator, Nano February 13, 2019 - By GPS World Staff Talen-X has added the BroadSim Wavefront Simulator to its software-defined platform. The BroadSim Wavefront further extends the capabilities achieved by BroadSim Anechoic , incorporating support for controlled radiation pattern antenna (CRPA) and multi-element receiver testing. BroadSim, powered by Skydel SDX, has brought new innovations to the forefront each year to meet the growing needs of Talen-X’s customers, and the new wavefront simulator is the latest advancement. Its features include: Phase-coherent simulation Real-time automated phase calibration Scalable from 4 to 16 elements Advanced jamming and spoofing scenarios Talen-X engineers are approaching delivery of an operational demonstration unit, as well. BroadSense Nano The BroadSense Nano GPS jamming sensor is the newest addition to Talen-X’s BroadSense product line. It has the smallest size, weight and power of any BroadSense product. The video below features shows a prototype of the Nano, as well as information about its features and a demonstration of the unit reacting to various jamming waveforms in real time. https://youtu.be/IrFuAQknsqU VIEW PDF

An Inertial Navigation System (INS) that provides reliable position and heading data is a unique backup solution because it allows vehicles to stay on course and maintain awareness of where they are without a GPS connection Home • PNT Library • Land Vehicle Navigation in GNSS-Denied Environments for Defense Applications Land Vehicle Navigation in GNSS-Denied Environments for Defense Applications DOWNLOAD PDF By Anthony Full Problem We Solve In order to safely travel from one location to another during an operation, or maintain navigation capabilities in a contested environment, ground vehicle crews need ways to protect against GPS satellite signal threats and ensure that they reach their intended destination. Operating in a GNSS-denied environment presents challenges to most navigation systems, because they can either be jammed, or deceptively guided off course via spoofing attacks. An Inertial Navigation System (INS) that provides reliable position and heading data without the aid of GPS satellite signals is a unique backup solution because it allows vehicles to stay on course and maintain awareness of where they are as if they never lost connection with GPS. An INS can provide the critical current-location data and ensure that other navigation equipment continues to operate during the mission. Why Is It Important Precise location and navigation capabilities are essential for mission planning, execution and coordination with other units. Inaccurate navigation can lead to mission failure, unintended engagements, or even friendly fire incidents. Ground vehicles in defense operations often navigate in challenging environments where traditional GPS signals are contested or unreliable. This includes dense urban areas, heavily forested regions, or any areas where enemies employ electronic warfare to disrupt GPS signals. Navigating accurately in such conditions is crucial for mission success and the safety of personnel. Therefore, having a robust navigation system that can provide both location of the vehicle real time as well as its precise orientation and direction/heading is of paramount importance for defense applications. In the figure above, we can see that when a vehicle passes through an GNSS-denied area, its navigation system might be thrown off and report a different location compared to the true position. However, with an accurate INS, it can continue along the intended route as well as stay free from excessive drift. Drift occurs when the navigation system is not using external signals for navigation, but rather evolving in pure inertial conditions and over time, the accuracy worsens. Of course, there are different grades of accuracy for navigation depending on your needs. And we’ll cover the most relevant solutions next. How We Solve it Safran has developed a dependable inertial navigation system – The Geonyx – that provides route guidance in GNSS-denied environments. The Geonyx ensures that the vehicle can navigate effectively in spite of satellite signal interference. It incorporates HRG technology and, unlike GPS, INS does not rely on external satellite signals for navigation and heading. Instead, it uses motion sensors and rotation sensors to calculate the position, orientation and velocity of the vehicle based on internal data. The Geonyx will output coordinates of the vehicles current location as well as the data on its intended position to the vehicle’s battle management system (BMS). The Geonyx is able to maintain an outstanding level of accuracy of a couple meters after tens of miles of pure inertial navigation. GEONYX INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM Geonyx is a combat-proven INS solution for ground vehicles, augmenting battle management systems. With its ruggedized design, it offers a virtually unlimited and maintenance-free lifespan. It can achieve a heading accuracy as good as 0.5 mils thanks to HRG Crystal technology. It has quick and flexible alignment – even in GNSS-denied environments. DOWNLOAD PDF

Enhance navigation accuracy with inertial measurement units (IMU) and gyroscopes. Master sensor data and achieve precise measurements with IMU technology. Home • Products • Inertial Navigation Systems • IMUs and Gyros Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) and Gyros Safran’s HRG, MEMs and alternate gyro technologies offer tactical grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) performance in a SWaP optimized package. Our IMUs are engineered to excel in the Defense, Industrial, Aerospace, and Commercial sectors and are manufactured in our own foundries since 2002. Browse IMU and Gyro Products PRODUCT | STIM Product Suite Small, tactical grade, low weight, high performance Safran manufactures inertial measurement units and sets a new standard for precision and performance by utilizing our proprietary inertial sensor technology. Our IMUs are engineered to excel in the Defense, Industrial, Aerospace, and Commercial sectors. STIM PRODUCT SUITE LEARN MORE PRODUCT | STIM Hermetically Sealed Product Suite Small, tactical grade, low weight, high performance Safran manufactures inertial measurement units and sets a new standard for precision and performance by utilizing our proprietary inertial sensor technology. Our IMUs are engineered to excel in the Defense, Industrial, Aerospace, and Commercial sectors. STIM HERMETICALLY SEALED PRODUCT SUITE LEARN MORE PRODUCT | Iconyx™ IMU for tactical guidance and control applications ICONYX™ is a high-performance tactical grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for guidance and control applications. ICONYX™ is designed to meet the most demanding environmental conditions with extreme accuracy and reliability. ICONYX™ LEARN MORE PRODUCT | MS Series Rate gyro units The MS series is well adapted for civil and industrial applications which offers the best noise performance, very low bias stability and experienced robustness. MS SERIES LEARN MORE PRODUCT | BM Series Rate gyro units This dynamically tuned gyroscope has been selected in order to offer to the user the best compromise between accuracy required for stabilization purposes, robustness, reliability and price. BM SERIES LEARN MORE IMU Applications Guide Learn about our IMU systems and how they can support the warfighter. VIEW WEBPAGE

The Open Systems PNT Card integrates GNSS, inertial sensors, precise timing & jamming/spoofing detection, maintaining compatibility with CRPA/AJAS antennas. Home • Products • Custom Solutions • Open Systems PNT Card Open Systems PNT Card Open Systems PNT Card SOLUTION | CUSTOM SOLUTIONS Accurate Multi-Constellation GNSS capability, GNSS spoofing and jamming detection Flexible Highly versatile and software configurable, easy CMOSS/MOSA integration ANY QUESTIONS? INQUIRE About This Open Systems PNT Card represents a modular, open-architecture approach for delivering assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) within threat-filled environments. It integrates GNSS, inertial sensing, precision timing oscillators, and advanced jamming/spoofing detection while maintaining compatibility with CRPA/AJAS antennas. The design demonstrates how PNT assurance can be achieved using MOSA-aligned, standards-based building blocks rather than proprietary, monolithic solutions. RPNT Architecture for CMOSS/MOSA Environments Developed as a reference implementation for CMOSS and broader MOSA principles, this PNT card illustrates how resilient navigation, a master clock, and network time service can be realized within SOSA-aligned hardware profiles. The architecture is adaptable to a variety of CMOSS/OpenVPX chassis and serves as a guide for system developers exploring how assured PNT can be integrated into future modular platforms. Key Capabilities ARCHITECTURE LEVEL M-Code Ready Secure GPS Precision Timing Sources (CSAC, OCXO) IMU Signals of Opportunity FlexFusion Engine GNSS Receiver BroadShield Threat Detection Accurate PNT ASSURANCE Multi-constellation GNSS capability High-performance internal time base and inertial sensing for holdover during GNSS degradation GNSS-derived timing and frequency with NTP/PTP distribution Open pathway for integration of future PNT sources within a MOSA framework GNSS jamming and spoofing detection Safran Federal Systems was recognized by PEO IEW&S, PM-PNT for its innovative CMOSS-based PNT solutions and potential impact to the U.S. Army and DoD. Flexible MOSA-CENTRIC INTEGRATION Software-defined and modular, built around CMOSS, SOSA, and VICTORY standards Network-based synchronization, configuration, and system management Compatible with external IMUs and additional MOSA-compliant PNT sensor modules Designed for straightforward insertion into CMOSS slot profiles Low phase-noise oscillators supporting precision timing applications Powered by the FlexFusion® Sensor Fusion Engine The Open Systems PNT Card uses the FlexFusion® engine to demonstrate a MOSA-compatible approach to resilient PNT. FlexFusion merges complementary PNT sources to achieve precise, robust performance without requiring large, high-cost IMUs. By consolidating functions traditionally distributed across multiple LRUs into a standards-based, modular PNT architecture, this card highlights how future platforms can reduce SWaP-C, increase interoperability, and maintain long-term adaptability through incremental technology insertion rather than full-system replacement. Inquire to learn more information. GET MORE INFO