Explore the advantages of Open Systems Architecture in military defense with MOSA & CMOSS. Enhance flexibility and interoperability with this modular approach. Home • Applications • MOSA & CMOSS MOSA & CMOSS: Advancing PNT Through Open Systems Architecture What is MOSA? • What is CMOSS? • What is CMFF? • Why CMOSS? • How is CMOSS Being Implemented? • CMOSS Architecture What is MOSA? The Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) is a DoD-mandated strategy that ensures interoperability, scalability, and rapid modernization across defense platforms. CMOSS is a direct implementation of MOSA, enabling cross-service compatibility and vendor-agnostic solutions. MOSA prioritizes open standards, such as: CMOSS – Standardized architecture for C5ISR/EW systems SOSA™ – Sensor Open Systems Architecture for joint-service interoperability VITA 65 / OpenVPX™ – Open hardware standards for embedded systems By aligning CMOSS with MOSA principles, the DoD ensures that future systems are: More affordable due to vendor competition More flexible through plug-and-play technology More resilient with built-in cybersecurity & anti-obsolescence strategies What is CMOSS? CMOSS is a suite of open standards designed to reduce size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) of C5ISR and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. By enabling hardware and software interoperability, CMOSS enhances flexibility , adaptability , and modularity across military platforms. CMOSS moves away from traditional “stove-piped” systems that require separate, proprietary hardware. Instead, it leverages a modular, standards-based approach that allows multiple vendors to develop interoperable solutions. What is CMFF? The CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) expands CMOSS-based architectures for mounted vehicle platforms, providing: Compact, ruggedized hardware for combat vehicles & mobile platforms Seamless integration of communications, EW, & SIGINT functions Standardized interfaces for rapid capability upgrades CMFF ensures that ground vehicles benefit from the same CMOSS-based advantages seen in other military domains. Key Acronyms MOSA = Modular Open Systems Approach EW = Electronic Warfare CMOSS = C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards CMFF = CMOSS Mounted Form Factor C5ISR = Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance CMOSS and the SOSA Initiative CMOSS is a foundational component of the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA)™ initiative, which the U.S. Military actively participates in. SOSA aligns with MOSA (Modular Open Systems Approach), ensuring common standards for open, adaptable, and rapidly upgradable military systems. LEARN MORE Safran Federal Systems is a proud member of the Sensor Open Systems Architecture™ Consortium. Why CMOSS? Historically, C5ISR and EW systems have been developed independently, leading to incompatibility and inefficiencies. CMOSS creates a unified architecture that integrates these technologies into a single, interoperable framework, delivering key advantages: Reduces Integration Costs & Risks Standardized interfaces simplify development and deployment Extends System Lifespan Modular upgrades prevent costly full-system replacements Facilitates Interoperability & Reuse Multiple vendors can contribute to a common ecosystem Accelerates Fielding & Deliveries Open architecture speeds up new technology adoption By converging multiple functions into a shared hardware and software ecosystem, CMOSS provides military forces with a future-proof, scalable solution for modern battlefield operations. How is CMOSS Being Implemented? CMOSS is actively shaping next-generation military systems by standardizing hardware, software, networking, and data sharing across platforms. There are several key components of CMOSS implementation: Universal A-Kit Enables plug-and-play fielding of new capabilities via modular cards in a common chassis Pooled RF Resources Shared antennas & amplifiers for Communications, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems Integrated Processing & Displays Shared computing resources enhance situational awareness & decision-making Common PNT Data Services Standardized Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) services for all mission-critical systems CMOSS Architecture Software Layer • Enables portability of software applications across hardware platforms • Allows mission-specific software framework Functional Decomposition • Enables resource sharing (e.g., RF components, antennas, amplifiers) • Defines standardized interfaces for seamless integration • Supports best-of-breed rapid technology upgrades Hardware Layer • Enables capabilities to be fielded as cards in a common chassis • Standardizes physical, electrical, and environmental specifications Network Layer • Provides connectivity and defines interfaces within the platform • Enables legacy systems to integrate with the converged architecture U.S. Army Selects Safran Federal Systems as a Top-5 Winner in XTech CMOSS PNT Plugfest Competition Safran Federal Systems (formerly Orolia Defense & Security) was recognized for its outstanding technology achievements at the 2021 xTech Plugfest competition. Selected as a Top-5 Winner, the company demonstrated the potential of CMOSS-based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions to impact military operations within the United States Army and Department of Defense Read the Full Press Release Open Systems PNT Card Open-Architecture Framework Delivering Assured PNT LEARN MORE WHITE PAPER Addressing Assured PNT Needs through Open Standards This white paper guides engineering staff, integrators, and decision makers in recognizing the need for assured PNT in modernized systems. The benefits of assured PNT can be realized and addressed through the adoption of open standards. Read the White Paper

Safran Federal Systems offers advanced AI-driven geospatial intelligence solutions for defense and intelligence agencies. Home • Products • Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Built on the HyperReveal platform, Safran Federal Systems delivers cutting-edge AI-powered geospatial intelligence solutions for defense and intelligence entities. Our technology enables real-time detection, classification, and tracking of military objects of interest—accelerating the intelligence cycle and empowering faster, more informed decision-making. Browse Products PRODUCT | HYPERREVEAL TACTICAL HyperReveal Tactical Tactical Geospatial Artificial Intelligence System HyperReveal TACTICAL delivers cutting-edge AI-powered geospatial intelligence solutions for defense and intelligence entities. Its detectors offer the best performance on the market to detect, recognize, and identify military objects and man-made infrastructures, on both EO & SAR imagery. LEARN MORE PRODUCT | HYPERREVEAL SERVER HyperReveal Server A Unique AI/ML Solution Processing Full-Motion Video Pre-trained on operational data, HyperReveal SERVER AI/ML solution enables real-time processing of EO/IR FMV data to detect, classify, and track military objects of interest. LEARN MORE INQUIRE TODAY

Assured positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) solutions designed to maintain mission-critical accuracy, resilience, & performance in contested environments. Home • Products • Assured PNT Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Solutions Assured PNT is the convergence of positioning, navigation and timing technology with non-traditional and emerging technology to improve the reliability, performance and safety of mission-critical applications in the air, on land, in the sea, and in space. Assured PNT solutions are used where even the smallest discrepancy in data accuracy, availability and stability can result in a mission failure, loss of life, battlefield disadvantages, and significant economic loss. From essential timing & synchronization, to all-in-one PNT. Modular solutions based on open standards; Products made to be secure and rugged. Providing resiliency, high performance, and continuous operation in the field. M-Code available and shipping today. Support that Scales With Your Needs When your request demands faster turnaround or hands-on assistance, our Premium and Enhanced Support Packages deliver—exclusively for A-PNT solutions: SecureSync, VersaSync & VersaPNT . Get faster response times, quick-turn-on-site support, and troubleshooting visits for your A-PNT solutions because even the most resilient systems deserve backup. We're here to help, every step of the way. Downtime Eliminated Priority Service On-site support EXPLORE SUPPORT PACKAGES Browse Products PRODUCT | SecureSync® M-Code Mission Timing and Synchronization SecureSync® M-Code is an advanced mission timing and synchronization solution that offers exceptional reliability, security and flexibility to support Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT). It combines Safran's precision time and frequency technology with an ultra-secure M-code GPS receiver. SECURESYNC M-CODE LEARN MORE PRODUCT | SecureSync® 2400 Time and Frequency Synchronization Platform The SecureSync product ecosystem offers a number of solutions to address GNSS threats. With a layered-defense approach, each protective layer increases the sophistication required to compromise, minimizing chances for successful attack. SECURESYNC 2400 LEARN MORE PRODUCT | VersaSync M-Code Rugged GPS Time & Frequency Reference VersaSync is a high-performance GPS master clock and network time server that delivers accurate, software-configurable time and frequency signals in harsh environments, including GPS-denied areas. Now with M-Code, VersaSync easily integrates into your systems architecture. VERSASYNC M-CODE LEARN MORE PRODUCT | VersaPNT M-Code All-in-one Positioning, Navigation and Timing VersaPNT is the first all-in-one Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solution that harnesses the power of our FlexFusion™ engine with M-Code to deliver accurate, software-configurable position, navigation, altitude, time, and frequency signals under any circumstances. VERSAPNT M-CODE LEARN MORE PRODUCT | TSync Time Code Processors Complete, synchronized time code reader/generator boards and peripheral slot cards, offering flexibility and easy integration for mission-critical embedded applications. Available in PCI Express, and VPX form factors. TSYNC LEARN MORE PRODUCT | CPNT CMOSS PNT Card CPNT fuses GNSS, inertial measurement, and high-performance timing oscillators with GNSS jamming and spoofing detection and CRPA/AJAS antenna compatibility in a flexible, configurable device to provide PNT assurance in threat-filled environments. Aligned with the C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards. CPNT LEARN MORE

BroadSim Wavefront was designed to enable easier and more affordable CRPA receiver testing, leveraging proven software-defined architecture. Home • Products • GNSS Testing & Simulation • BroadSim Wavefront BroadSim Wavefront Software-Defined CRPA Test System BroadSim Wavefront PRODUCT | GNSS TESTING & SIMULATION Scalable 4-16 elements at 600+ signals per element Iteration Rate 1,000 Hz Phase-Coherent 1° 1σ Real-Time Automated phase calibration NAVWAR Built-in jamming and spoofing ANY QUESTIONS? GET QUOTE About Protecting your GNSS systems from jamming and spoofing is more critical now than ever before. BroadSim Wavefront was designed to enable easier and more affordable CRPA receiver testing, leveraging proven software-defined architecture. Applications – Test CRPA electronics/multi-element antennas Features – IQ generated in GPU not FPGA – PXE (pixie) system architecture - single computer operation – Unlimited number of in-band and out-of-band jamming signals with no additional hardware – Create dynamic transmitters and user-defined waveforms – Simultaneously simulate multiple threats including jamming, spoofing, and repeating – Single pane view of all system nodes and their signal simulations Why Develop a New Wavefront Simulator? – High-end PNT systems are using AJAS - very few Wavefront simulators exist – Wavefront simulators are expensive - standard configurations can cost millions – Jamming/spoofing is often not a part of the solution - the user must integrate additional hardware – Scenario creation is complicated and limited - requiring trained, expert PNT engineers The Status Quo Difficult calibration routine Physically large and not scalable Custom one-off solutions Limited or no API control Limited spoofing/repeating capabilities BroadSim Wavefront Scalable and affordable Commercially available Easy to use and calibrate Robust API: C++, C#, and Python Jamming, spoofing, and repeating RESOURCES On-Demand Webinar Button Watch The Next Generation of CRPA Testing Reimagined for the User and uncover the methods and solutions for testing CRPA. Technology Demonstration Button Watch Generating Threats with BroadSim Wavefront and see a unit under test tracking signals and their angles of arrival for yourself An Engineer's Guide To CRPA Testing Button Learn about applications and use cases for CRPAs, how they work and the methods for testing them, plus what solutions are available today. Click to download the BroadSim Wavefront data sheet. VIEW DATA SHEET

Explore SecureSync M-Code for precise gps clock synchronization for mission-critical operations. Reliable, secure and flexible to support Resilient PNT. Home • Products • Assured PNT • SecureSync M-Code SecureSync M-Code Mission Timing and Synchronization SecureSync M-Code PRODUCT | RESILIENT PNT Modularity Choice of more than 40 option cards Input/Output 10 MHz and 1 pps TTL pulse, RS232/RS485, IRIG AM /DCLS2 Reliability Dual (redundant), hot swappable power supply with AC, 12 VDC or 24/48 VDC power modules Monitoring Detailed event logs, real-time health and operation status, timing performance graphs, and alerts. ANY QUESTIONS? GET QUOTE About SecureSync® M-Code is an advanced mission timing and synchronization solution that offers exceptional reliability, security and flexibility to support Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT). It combines Safran's precision time and frequency technology with an ultra-secure M-code GPS receiver. M-Code The latest generation of modernized security architecture, modernized anti-spoofing and anti-jamming for GPS-degraded environments, operations in mixed P(Y)-code and M-Code constellations, accelerated Direct-Y and Direct-M code acquisitions, and Over-The-Air-Rekeying (OTAR). SecureSync M-code provides better than 41 dB J/S while tracking and better than 54 dB J/S while providing cryptographic key retention without battery backup. Features – Military M-code and P(Y)-code receiver – Multi-GNSS synchronization – Alternative Navigation option – GPS jamming and spoofing detection option – Internal precision timekeeping – Configure a wide variety of input/ output signals – Exceptional operating temperature range – High bandwidth NTP – PTP v2 Master/Slave Mission-critical military applications will benefit from SecureSync M-Code’s extreme reliability, security, and flexibility. Option Module Cards Add only the features you need by selecting SecureSync® option cards. Up to six cards can be accommodated per unit. Order them as part of the original configuration, or add them to an installed unit to keep up the changing needs of your system. If you do not see a feature that you need, please contact us to discuss customizing a card. VIEW OPTION CARDS DATA SHEET WHITE PAPER NTP vs PTP: Understanding Time Synchronization Protocols and Choosing the Right Mission-Critical Solution When it comes to ensuring precise time synchronization for mission-critical systems, organizations must carefully consider the choice between NTP and PTP protocols. NTP servers provide internal precision time by synchronizing with GPS time, offering reliable and accurate timekeeping for servers. On the other hand, PTP servers offer higher precision and synchronization for demanding applications. Understanding the key features and differences between NTP and PTP protocols is crucial in making informed decisions to effectively maintain the smooth operation of vital systems. Time synchronization is essential in modern technology, and selecting the right protocol can greatly impact the reliability and efficiency of server operations. Read the Full White Paper Click to download the SecureSync M-Code data sheet. VIEW DATA SHEET

Explore our Personnel Recovery Device that is a robust, ruggedized, dual-mode, and user-friendly beacon for the most demanding search and rescue environments. Home • Products • Custom Solutions • Personnel Recovery Device Personnel Recovery Device Second-Generation Personal Locator Beacon Personnel Recovery Device PRODUCT | CUSTOM SOLUTIONS RF Specification 406 MHz IAW Cospas-Sarsat documents T.018 and T.021, 360-425 MHz Customer specified GPS Specification Type 50 channel L1/CA code Coordinate System, Geodetic Lat/Long WGS-84 Dimensions 2" x 1.5" x 4.5" Weight <12 oz with batteries ANY QUESTIONS? GET QUOTE About Safran Federal Systems’ Personnel Recovery Device is the world’s first personal locator beacon built specifically for the US Army that utilizes the Second Generation Cospas-Sarsat signaling technology for the most demanding search and rescue environments. It’s a robust, ruggedized, dual mode, user-friendly beacon that has introduced many new innovations in this version of the modern beacon. This is the smallest, most capable PRD designed to meet Army-specific requirements. – Portable – Rugged – Secure State of the Art Design Weighs a mere 7 ounces Operates continuously over a 36-48 hour period Wraparound flexible antenna Commercial GNSS chipset Operated by a single hand even when wearing CBRN gloves More Key Features Simultaneously supports the critical CONOPS as a device of last resort for electronic distress alerting Designed to meet MIL-STD environmental conditions Provides a simple user interface Field/User replaceable CR-123 batteries Dual mode capability; Adaptable to customer requirements Second-generation 406 MHz Distress Signaling Capability Extremely Low-SWaP Form Factor Click to download the Personnel Recovery Device data sheets. VIEW DATA SHEET

Geonyx-M is designed for speed boat, landing craft and amphibious vehicles. Discover their abilities for extreme conditions or full GNSS denied environments. Home • Products • Inertial Navigation Systems • Geo nyx-M ™ Geonyx-M™ INS for amphibious vehicles and speed boats Geo nyx-M ™ PRODUCT | INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS Weight 14.1 lbs Consumption < 17 W Size 8/9.6 x 6.2 x 6.6 in MTBF > 200,000 h ANY QUESTIONS? GET QUOTE About Geonyx™ family is designed for three main applications: Navigation Target geolocation Artillery pointing Geonyx M is designed for speed boat, landing craft and amphibious vehicles. It offers two types of applications under extreme conditions and/or in a full GNSS denied environments: navigation and pointing. Can operate in extreme conditions. Versatile, compact, and modular Latest state of the art HRG technology. No external sensors needed. Robustness and reliablity Flexible systems integration Versatile Geonyx™ M operates in extreme conditions tested against MIL-STD 810 standards and boasting 200,000hrs MTBF. Versatile, compact and modular, Geonyx™ M has been designed to be integrated directly into the pilot console and to interface with system software. As a stand-alone system Geonyx™ M does not need any external sensors to navigate. Click to download the Geonyx-M ™ data sheet. VIEW DATA SHEET

Protect your PNT systems from emerging threats like GPS jamming and spoofing. Learn how to safeguard your devices effectively. Home • Applications • GPS Jamming and Spoofing GPS Jamming and Spoofing: Protect Your PNT Systems from Emerging Threats GPS jamming and spoofing attacks are a growing concern as the accessibility of software-defined radios (SDRs) has made these threats more widespread than ever before. In order to safeguard PNT systems from potential disruptions, it is crucial to conduct proactive testing against real-world interference. Understanding the Threats of GPS Jamming and Spoofing Attacks Interference in GPS systems, such as jamming and spoofing attacks, can pose serious threats to the reliability and security of navigation systems that rely on global navigation satellite systems. Spoofers can generate false signals that can mislead GPS receivers about their position, potentially leading to dangerous consequences. As these evolving threats continue to grow in sophistication, it is crucial for organizations to implement effective detection and mitigation strategies to protect their PNT systems and ensure the integrity of their GPS data. By understanding the potential impact of GPS jamming and spoofing , governments can better protect their critical infrastructure and uphold the reliability of accurate position data. What is the difference between GPS Jamming & Spoofing? Jamming involves the intentional interference with GPS signals, disrupting communication between satellites and receivers. This can result in inaccurate positioning data or a complete loss of signal. Spoofing involves the manipulation of GPS signals to deceive receivers into believing they are in a different location. Testing Against Real-World Interference Testing against real-world interference is crucial in ensuring the reliability and accuracy of GPS and GNSS systems. With the increasing threat of jamming and spoofing attacks, it is essential to detect and mitigate these interferences effectively. By replicating real-world environments and simulating simultaneous generation of jamming and GNSS signals, this mitigation technique can accurately assess the system's ability to withstand interference and ensure genuine signals are being received. This proactive testing approach is key to ensuring accurate position data and the uninterrupted functionality of PNT systems in the face of growing security challenges. Challenges & Limitations with Traditional Jamming Testing When it comes to traditional jamming testing for PNT systems, there are various challenges and limitations that organizations face. One of the main challenges is that traditional testing methods may be limited in their ability to accurately replicate real-world jamming scenarios, leading to potential gaps in assessing the resilience of GNSS signals. This highlights the need for more advanced technology to effectively protect PNT systems from the increasing threats of jamming and spoofing attacks. Users required to attach a separate signal generator for each interference waveform to be generated The number of interference sources is limited to the number of signal generators available Signal generators would need to be integrated into software or be operated real-time by an engineer Jamming power levels were determined based on what signal level was to be received at the receiver front end independent of the location of the simulated jammer or transmit power BroadSim : The Ultimate GNSS Jamming & Spoofing Simulator BroadSim is transforming GNSS testing by allowing simultaneous generation of jamming and spoofing GNSS signals— all within a single system, making it easier than ever to replicate complex real-world environments. With BroadSim, generate high-fidelity interference signals across multiple types, including Carrier Wave , Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN), IQ File Playback , and more . Featuring intuitive Skydel software control and 4 RF outputs, BroadSim supports multiple simultaneous constellations. Hundreds of interference signals can be generated with 1 RF output Each interference signal within 1 RF output can have different power levels, modulations, and locations Jamming can be turned on and off through the Skydel GUI and API during runtime Users can specify the location, power, and movement of jamming transmitters and BroadSim will calculate the received power at the receiver based on the location to the transmitted and user-selected loss model Enables users to create real-world threat scenarios to better support the warfighter A Look Inside BroadSim Jamming Scenario Jamming Scenario Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Our team developed a plugin to showcase BroadSim’s hardware-in-the-loop (HILT) and advanced jamming capabilities via the Kerbal Space Program (KSP) computer game. BroadSim generates and transmits the corresponding RF signals to a GNSS receiver and a spectrum analyzer , whose data is collected and plotted on the same screen. 6 red spheres appear in the flight space, each representing a jammer with a unique frequency, power level, and modulation. The aircraft nears a jammer made up of CW tones offset by 1MHz with varying power levels. The aircraft in the video is controlled through a joystick. The path of the actual flight is shown by the red trail . As the airplane is maneuvered, its real - time location is sent to BroadSim. The reported location of the receiver is shown by the green trace and the spectrum from the spectrum analyzer is shown in the lower right-hand corner (center at GPS L1). When the aircraft flies directly through the jammer, the receiver is jammed to the point that it cannot track the GNSS signals and begins to drift in a straight line away from the jamming source. Simultaneous simulation of GNSS signals across multiple constellations can be achieved leveraging the Skydel Simulation Engine , including advanced jamming and spoofing . LEARN MORE Securing Your PNT Systems from GPS Jamming and Spoofing Attacks Protecting your PNT systems from the evolving threats of GPS jamming and spoofing requires advanced testing capabilities against real-world interference. Testing is particularly important for critical applications such as aircraft navigation, where false location information could have disastrous consequences. By utilizing signal generators such as BroadSim , warfighters can simulate different types of GPS interference, including jamming and spoofing, to ensure that PNT systems remain secure in the face of evolving threats. Leveraging the use of M-code for classified testing environments can further provide a secure platform for assessing the capabilities of PNT systems under various threat scenarios. By staying proactive and implementing comprehensive strategies, warfighters can better understand the vulnerabilities of their systems to defending against GPS spoofing and jamming to maintain the integrity of their operations.

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This white paper guides engineering staff, integrators, and decision makers in recognizing the need for assured PNT in modernized systems. The adoption of open standard elements leads to improvements in technical performance and sustainment of systems... Home • PNT Library • Addressing Assured PNT needs through Open Standards Addressing Assured PNT needs through Open Standards DOWNLOAD PDF By Brent Abbott Executive Summary With all military services actively focused on modernizing system capabilities and bringing the latest enhanced capabilities to the warfighter, Orolia continues to align our capabilities to include the integration of Military Code (M-Code) and advanced sensors to maintain trusted and assured PNT data even in a GPS denied and/or threatened environment. The benefits of assured PNT can be realized and addressed through the adoption of open standards. Section 1 of this document describes the need for assured PNT in any modernized system. Section 2 describes the adoption of open system architectures and its impact on process and business rules. Section 3 describes the adoption of SOSA and FACE and the impacts on competition generation. Section 4 covers the ability of the Air Force to rapidly innovate and plan. This document is intended to guide engineering staff, integrators, and decision makers in recognizing the need for assured PNT in modernized systems. The adoption of open standard elements leads to improvements in technical performance and sustainment of systems through the use of assured PNT in modernized systems. Section 1 - Assured PNT backbone Assured PNT is more than just beneficial. It is an integral part to any system as the basis of assured position, navigation and timing needed to maintain system operability. Position and navigation are required to update the warfighter with critical, real-time accurate location that can be used to act and react as necessary. Timing, arguably the most critical piece, ensures that the combination of system components operate at the highest capacity possible. Maintaining high operational performance is paramount to warfighter safety and success. Achieving and maintaining high operational performance is not an easy task. With each new mission, the environment will have an impact on the PNT solution used to drive system performance. Maintaining the integrity and trust of the PNT solution is of the utmost importance. For example, a simple delay in time of 1 millisecond or more can cause the navigation solution derived from an inertial navigation solution to diverge and provide incorrect position and velocity information. Likewise, the same millisecond (or even microsecond) inaccuracy in time can and will impact the integrity of a radar, EW, or SIGINT system. The need for resiliency is there. The need for a system that the warfighter can reliably trust is there. Through SOSA and FACE, Orolia provides a means for an Assured PNT that can protect, detect, and mitigate the impacts of emerging threats. Figure 1: The importance of integrity in Assured PNT With all military services actively focused on modernizing PNT and bringing the latest enhanced capabilities to the warfighter, vendors and government continue to align capabilities to include the integration of new technologies such as Military Code (M-Code) and advanced sensors to maintain trusted and Assured PNT data even in a GPS denied and/or threatened environment. The A-PNT solution must be layered. These PNT capabilities can be incorporated into an open standard architecture that allows for modular upgrades to any fielded platform. Alignment with an open standard makes this possible. Remaining agnostic to the platform allows for streamlined integration based on mission requirements. Figure 2: The layers of protection in a Resilient PNT solution The most versatile assured PNT card utilizes a layered approach. A timing reference with performance characteristics tailored to the system. A GPS or GNSS reference that can be hardened, easily updated, secure, and encrypted. An integrated sensor fusion platform capable of quick, seamless integration of new sensor and technologies to address emerging needs. An inertial measurement unit (IMU) that can provide high fidelity measurements in at least 6 degrees of freedom. Alternate assured PNT sources, such as odometry and RF signals, that are available and can be coupled and IMU and timing reference to provide reliable data even through GPS degraded and denied environments. A jamming and spoofing detection and mitigation platform, such as BroadShield, that provides integrity monitoring and statistical information both used in the sensor fusion platform as well as provided to other systems through a standard distribution interface. PNT distribution over a standardized data interface allowing for assured PNT distribution across cards. An A-PNT solution is backed by a solid foundation of sensors that play a large role in the performance of the navigation and timing solution. This solid foundation is built around two core competencies - timing and position. For timing, this can be an Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) up to miniaturized rubidium oscillators (mRO) and chip scale atomic clocks (CSAC). There are trade-offs that should be considered by a system designer which will determine which timing reference to use. Two of these items, phase noise and stability, are important for different reasons. Phase Noise – Phase noise is the noise generated from the rapid, short-term fluctuations in the phase (frequency) of the timing reference. These fluctuations spread the power of the signal to adjacent frequencies, causing noise and interference. In systems where the frequency reference is used to send and receive signals, the impacts may be viewed as amplitude variations of received signals, channel interference, and random rotations of received signals. Phase noise is unavoidable, but the impacts of phase noise can be mitigated by choosing low phase noise timing references. Stability – Stability can be ability for the timing reference to transmit at the designated frequency for the entire life of the device without any deviation. Short-term stability, frequency accuracy, and aging are important for signal integrity and co-channel interference. In systems that require very accurate frequencies with little drift or accurate phase coherence may look for stable timing references. Phase Noise and stability are important criteria to take into consideration but not all timing references support both low phase noise and stability. To complicate matters, vibration and system dynamics will have a large impact on the performance specifications for both phase noise and stability. Each system design has different requirements and using a modular approach, the requirements can be met through a signal A-PNT form factor. Through using an open standard, the difficulties behind integrating different timing references are mitigated by common architectures and platforms that facilitate rapid development, testing, and deployment. For position and navigation, the absolute reference typically used is an IMU. These devices can be described as commercial (automotive), tactical, navigation, and strategic grade. Figure 3: IMU grade comparison (leveraging Petovello) These grades directly correlate to the performance specifications and errors inherent to the IMUs. Figure 4: Comparison of IMU technologies and grades (Passaro) The errors and specifications will have an impact on the drift of the IMU, the lower the bias and noise, the less the IMU will drift. However, there is a trade-off in size, weight and power and cost when using higher grade parts. Not all systems require higher grade, larger IMUs when the smaller IMUs are adequate for the mission. Figure 5: Comparison of IMU technologies and grades (Passaro) An IMU will impact navigation performance in GPS degraded and denied environments when the only sensor to rely on is an IMU. Thus, incorporating other sensors like barometers, alternative signals, and location references can provide high fidelity estimations of position, velocity, heading and orientation. Not all these sensors are available in different platforms, so ensuring a modular approach to the A-PNT solution allows for swapping out different sensors, fusion algorithms, and capabilities to meet the system needs. As technology advances, IMUs capabilities will increase. Systems will soon be able to utilize high performance gyroscope in a small form factor meant for modular form factors. A modular A-PNT solution is the difference between operating over seconds to minutes without GPS versus operating for hours without GPS. Inside the A-PNT solution lies an integrity checking and monitoring solution. Through tests in the lab and during other test event opportunities, interference detection and mitigation (IDM) software must be thoroughly updated to address the ever-present threats. Using updated IDM software, the A-PNT solution introduces dual purpose situationally aware sensor fusion platform and protected system driver for the important PNT data. At a top level, PNT distribution over the VICTORY Data Bus allows for accessibility and information distribution that is agnostic to any system. Taking advantage of an open system architecture allows for system integrators to design systems around performance specifications and mission requirements without the need to also modify system components outside of the PNT card. A multi-layered A-PNT approach is needed to (1) maintain and improve situational awareness, (2) enable GPS denied mission operations, and (3) keep our warfighters safe through threatened environments. A-PNT solutions address these challenges by providing encrypted GPS M-Code signals, multiple layers of protection, and unprecedented capability to defeat and function in the presence of Electronic Warfare (EW) threats. An A-PNT sensor card that adheres to an open standard tackles very important criteria for any system used by warfighters today: Military Off-The-Shelf components – Procurement and sustainability are addressed through use of off-the-shelf components. Flexibility, Scalability and Upgradability – The system is flexible, scalable, and upgradable to newer sensors and technologies with developer support. Ease of Use and Ease of Integration – Easy for the integrator and user to operate with familiarity. PNT subject matter expertise – Allows for integrity and trust of the technology as a system designed around an integrated PNT sensor core. Not all systems are the same. As emerging missions evolve, so must the technology that is relied on by the warfighter. Historically, this has not been an easy task. Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) has provided a means to address the need for rapid development, test, and integration of new technologies for emerging missions. The benefit of this should not be understated. Rapid development and test leads to simplifying the procurement challenges that confront acquisition efforts. Leveraging the open standards in SOSA and FACE alongside simulation technologies allows the Air Force to be ready when needed. Section 2 - The impacts on culture and practices Organizational structure is very delicate detail. Bureaucracy exists in all large organizations. The most successful organizations are methodical in their approach towards achieving success. These approaches are typically unique to the business or organization as there is not a “one size-fit-all” solution. The impacts of the differences in cultures and practices between organizations can and does impact the timeliness and effectiveness of decisions being made. Altering culture and practices that prevent timely and effective decisions is difficult, but it starts by making open systems available to the Air Staff. In the ecosystem that provides warfighters with the latest and greatest technology, intellectual property is owned by the vendor. This is problematic when trying to develop, test, and field systems for the warfighter. Adopting open standards like SOSA and FACE reduce the restrictions that impact information flow between governing bodies and vendors. Intellectual property is owned by vendors. This makes it difficult for the same information to be shared between vendors, between governing bodies, and between vendors and governing bodies. The goal of SOSA and FACE is to not own the intellectual property of the vendor but to make the interfaces and modules, used by the proposed solution, widely available. In removing the intellectual property barrier and making the interfaces and modules widely available reduces another pain point in the development of products. With known requirements for interfaces and modules, time is not spent on making the design decisions but rather on the development, test, and integration of the solution. This allows for the air fighter to improve speed, quality of decision support, and achieve greater alignment among Air Staff. Orolia had the opportunity to participate in an Open Innovation Lab (OIL) Plugfest. A Plugfest is typically an event, based on a technical standard or system, where the designers of some technology (electrical equipment or software capabilities) test the interoperability of their products or designs with those of other manufacturers. The technical goal is twofold: check compliance to the standard and test the effectiveness of the standard. Besides helping the vendors improve their interoperability, Plugfests help create awareness about the standard and can improve transparency on compliance. These Plugfests can be formal, providing public test scores or informal and private. SOSA and FACE provide opportunities through Plugfests and technical exchange meetings for vendors and government to not only stay informed of compliance and alignment success but also collaborate and innovate. Such opportunities are only made possible through the application of open standards and modular frameworks. During the OIL Plugfest, multiple vendors were asked to provide CMOSS, and SOSA aligned products to integrate alongside other cards and chassis. Years ago, such an event could not exist due to vendor restrictions. Open standards reduced the overhead requirements of designing the electrical and mechanical interface, understanding the software modules, and deciding on the form factor that would be implemented. In as little as 6 weeks, Orolia adapted a boxed based A-PNT solution to a card based A-PNT solution that was plug-in compatible with the system. Systems that adopt the Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) provided by SOSA, CMOSS and FACE have proven to be modular, easily accessible, and easy to integrate. The end goal of any business or organization may not change, but the methods that may be employed must often adapt. Adaptation does not come easy but is necessary for constant improvement. Section 3 - Addressing long-term strategic competition MOSA is meant to enhance the department’s ability to modify weapon systems effectively. Modularization simplifies system design by making complexity manageable, enables programs to conduct parallel development efforts, and accommodates future uncertainty by allowing incremental changes to a system. A statement from the Summary of the 2018 National Defense Strategy: “A long-term strategic competition requires the seamless integration of multiple elements of national power – diplomacy, information, economics, finance, intelligence, law enforcement, and military. More than any other nation, America can expand the competitive space, seizing the initiative to challenge our competitors where we possess advantages, and they lack strength. A more lethal force, strong alliances and partnerships, American technological innovation, and a culture of performance will generate decisive and sustained U.S. military advantages.” Key edicts from the national defense strategy that can prove paramount to warfighter success. Open standards are a key differentiating factor that benefit both industry and government. As the needs of the warfighter continues to expand, technological capabilities employed by the warfighter must also continue to expand. Be strategically predictable, but operationally unpredictable . Adopting an open standard in SOSA and FACE provides the means to innovate and bring about new technologies. These technologies, either being improvements upon existing technologies or completely new technologies, will allow the warfighter to address this mission critical piece to competitiveness. Frustrating their efforts . Assured PNT is the backbone of any mission critical system. Knowledge of position and time will impact the functionality of any system. As such, position and time are very critical, and very susceptible components to a system designer or integrator. Competitors are aware of such a bottle neck and will try to disrupt these capabilities through this point of weakness. The need to protect, detect, and mitigate against such threats emerges every day. The need to rapidly address, innovate, and deploy the new technologies should not be slowed by proprietary interfaces, communication protocols, and process. Open System Architectures provide a means to counteract and even accelerate development and procurement to ensure success. Integrate with U.S. interagency . This edict expands to all aspects of U.S. interagency, including applying internally as well. The need to identify and build partnerships amongst military entities is an absolute requirement to address areas of economic, technological, and informational vulnerabilities. Such a task must not be hindered by the development or acquisition of systems caused by lack of information sharing and lack of common architectures. The deployment of common platforms, supported by MOSA, facilitates this agenda. Foster a competitive mindset . To succeed, new technologies must be robust and resilient. The key is to out-think, out-maneuver, and out-innovate the competitors. The use of resources to verify compliance and credibility is paramount to ensure any newly developed technology is deployable. New technologies can be developed using simulated environments without the overhead of working through proprietary methods which inevitably delays the development process and loses the competitive advantage. Using internal testing and hardware-in-the-loop capabilities that can emulate real world threats, developers and integrators can take that next step to developing resilient and assured capabilities. GPS simulators, either used on mobile test platforms or coupled with hardware-in-the-loop capabilities to simulate inertial movement, can shorten the development and testing that would be required for final integration. An evolving technological capability is an absolute requirement. Minimal impact to system interoperability is a key goal to ensuring that the edicts mentioned above are achieved. By allowing for modular open system architectures, rapid improvements can be made to A-PNT cards that include: Encryption – Layering and improving encryption methodologies (such as upgrading receivers in the field), it would be possible to harden GPS. A robust PNT ecosystem allows for a unified effort to improve encryption through affordable solutions. Threat Detection and Mitigation – Various algorithms can drive and improve filtering and help operators detect potentially malicious interference in navigation and timing systems. Through modular software components and hardware architectures, updating threat detection and mitigation capabilities using algorithms and layered PNT remains seamless. As new threats emerge, protecting the A-PNT through on-board interference detection and mitigation algorithms is a need. Improved signal processing – Emerging tools on the consumer side have improved the ability to process radio frequency signals. The NATO Research and Technology Organization points to improved signal processing as one of several key measures needed “to boost the resistance of GPS to [adversarial] jamming technologies.” High-end simulators can help the military to test such capabilities and get them into the field more quickly. Improved signal processing could also support more robust uses of PNT data leading to more effective systems. Higher receiver bandwidth, more accurate position and navigation, and phase coherent timing solutions are all results of the improved signal processing. Using analytics and modeling and simulation analyses, continuous testing can be performed to challenge the current systems and the potential to create new requirements to provide the correct PNT information. Advanced antennas – An advanced antenna creates focused beams and antenna patterns, focusing on where the satellites are and avoiding any potential interference. Strategically predictable yet unpredictable with the ability to adapt quickly. A high-level view of this approach and the different PNT information opportunities can be found in Figure 6: Figure 6: Available assured sensors for more robust solutions Each individual item adds a unique solution that is incorporated into the PNT solution provided by an A-PNT card. With opportunities to use these sensors, the ability to adapt, foster competition, and frustrate the competition is easier to achieve. While not all sensors may be available all the time, having choices allows for an adaptable solution that remains unpredictable and fosters interagency communication. Finally, the use of GPS simulators and other various test events drive collaboration among government and vendors alike. The Air Force must take advantage of operational tests that exercise the new technologies. With modular technologies and open, available standards that vendors have access to, the Air Force can quickly test these new technologies, fostering not only an atmosphere of collaboration but competitiveness as well. Section 4 - Preparing for the future starts now The goal is for any leveraged system to be the state of the art. Integration of the newest sensor and system technology, the highest operational performance, and the advancement of software design and implementation are of the utmost importance. These goals are shared both by vendors and government alike. Despite the common goal set, the approach has been different. As each approach is different, systems today result in tightly coupled integration without portability and flexibility. State of the art at the cost of flexibility decelerates the transition from the force that exists today to the Air Force the nation needs. To achieve technological preparedness, the groundwork must be laid now. Adopting a common framework through open standards is a means to do so. Utilizing a standard reference architecture helps remove the barriers prohibiting modularity, portability, and interoperability. Modularity . Software and sensor components drive the capability of the system. Vendor specific software leads to tightly coupled integration which prohibits the modularity of the software and system. The hardware modules must be decoupled from the software components such that software components and hardware modules can be developed and tested independently. This independence cuts down on development time and promotes the development of test tools that can be further leveraged to verify compliance and compatibility. VICTORY, as an example, promotes a standardized software interface. Along with a test tool and standards body, conformance and capability can be tested and verified without the need for specific hardware implementations. This allows developers to continue addressing near term implementation goals without relying on supply chain management or other roadblocks. Portability . Sensor components found in fielded systems are the backbone of the system functionality. These items must be easily replaced and updated to sustain and increase system performance. The same is applied to software components developed for systems and solutions. The need to port existing software solutions to newer processors or platforms will assist in reducing the impacts of supply chain or procurement initiatives. The adoption and implementation of open standards leads to portability between platforms. Ease of portability allows for integrators and decision makers to address emerging needs with resilient, tested, and trusted solutions. As an example, the Orolia C-PNT solution has been ported to multiple different platforms and iterations. The software is built to remain agnostic to sensors such that the inclusion of VICTORY, SOSA, CMOSS and FACE allow for easy portability to more available processors. Interoperability . Communication between components and modules is important for any functioning system. Plugfest opportunities help test the compliance, the interoperability, and performance of newly designed systems. Such events may only exist due in part to the adoption of MOSA and standards that are managed and agreed upon. As open standards bodies, SOSA and FACE host opportunities for vendors and government to test this interoperability. A key importance of interoperability is found in the ease of replacing technologies as well as updating technologies. For example, if the need arises to swap out an inoperable sensor or the need to update a sensor itself with a newer version, the interoperability of the sensor card is important to reduce integration and development time. Take, for example, the Modular Open RF Architecture established through SOSA. Figure 7: The MORA topology The VICTORY Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) is abstracted from the system software component types such that an end user can address and update components through a common standard data bus. The only limitation for an A-PNT solution to be updated or upgraded is the adherence to an established standard in VICTORY. With the communication and component level standardized, the three key aspects of modularity, portability and interoperability can easily be addressed with no impact on other devices or components of the system. The importance of removing these barriers allows for the Air Force to transition to the next level and take advantage of the state-of-the-art technologies. Removing the focus on integration and development and spending more time focusing on the strategic targets allows for success and safety of the warfighter. Giving the Air Force more time to address the areas of need allow for greater attention to be paid to the near term and long-term strategic mission. Evaluating acceptable levels of risk to mission, force and security is paramount to the success of any organization. Leveraging open system architectures and standards remains beneficial to this end goal. Conclusion Modernized systems require modernized technology. As the emerging needs grow and evolve, the technology needs to advance with it. As a mission critical piece to any modernized system, assured position, navigation, and timing technology cannot be hindered by tightly locked solutions that do not allow for modularity and growth. The capabilities must rapidly and effectively evolve. The adoption of open standards is a unified approach to addressing the needs of the air fighter today and for the future. To rapidly evolve, designers should not be burdened by lack of modularity, interoperability, or information flow. To effectively evolve, decision makers should not be burdened by information flow and process which detracts from more focus on planning and strategy. Promoting the collaboration between industry, academia and government will allow the Air Force to overcome any technical challenge. Such a change in culture and process can be facilitated through the adoption of open standards. They allow us to go fast, be effective, and most importantly, be successful. References ( Please note that the links below are good at the time of writing but cannot be guaranteed for the future .) Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Reference Frameworks in Defense Acquisition Programs, published by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Advanced Capabilities, May 2020, refer to: https://ac.cto.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MOSA-Ref-Frame-May2020.pdf Summary of the 2018 National Defense Strategy of The United States, authored by Jim Mattis, refer to: https://dod.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/2018-National-Defense-Strategy-Summary.pdf FACE™ Technical Standard, Edition 3.1 (C207), published by The Open Group, July 2020; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/c207 Technical Standard for SOSA™ Reference Architecture, Edition 1.0 (C212), published by The Open Group, September 2021; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/c212 Gyroscope Technology and Applications: A Review of the Industrial Perspective, authored by Passaro, Cuccovillo, Valani, De Carlo, and Campanella. Methods for Accuracy Verification of Positioning Module authored by Patric Jansson Beyond GPS: A Multilayered Approach to Addressing PNT Vulnerabilities, authored by Adam Stone, refer to: https://www.orolia.com/beyond-gps-a-multilayered-approach-to-addressing-pnt-vulnerabilities/ Real-Time Integration of a Tactical-Grade IMU and GPS for High-Accuracy Positioning and Navigation, authored by Mark G. Petovello. About the Author Brent Abbott is an R&D technical lead and manager for Orolia Defense & Security, a leader in Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing products. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Signal Processing and has worked in the DoD space for more than 13 years. He constantly seeks to promote the advancement of technology as seen through several PNT related patents, publications, and presentations. About The Open Group FACE™ Consortium The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment™ (FACE) Consortium, was formed as a government and industry partnership to define an open avionics environment for all military airborne platform types. Today, it is an aviation-focused professional group made up of industry suppliers, customers, academia, and users. The FACE Consortium provides a vendor-neutral forum for industry and government to work together to develop and consolidate the open standards, best practices, guidance documents, and business strategy necessary for acquisition of affordable software systems that promote innovation and rapid integration of portable capabilities across global defense programs. Further information on the FACE Consortium is available at www.opengroup.org/face . About The Open Group SOSA™ Consortium The Open Group SOSA™ Consortium enables government and industry to collaboratively develop open standards and best practices to enable, enhance, and accelerate the deployment of affordable, capable, interoperable sensor systems. The SOSA Consortium is creating open system reference architectures applicable to military and commercial sensor systems and a business model that balances stakeholder interests. The architectures employ modular design and use widely supported, consensus-based, non-proprietary standards for key interfaces. Further information on the SOSA Consortium is available at www.opengroup.org/sosa . About The Open Group The Open Group is a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through technology standards. With more than 870 member organizations, we have a diverse membership that spans all sectors of the technology community – customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, and consultants, as well as academics and researchers. The mission of The Open Group is to drive the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow™ achieved by: Working with customers to capture, understand, and address current and emerging requirements, establish policies, and share best practices. Working with suppliers, consortia, and standards bodies to develop consensus and facilitate interoperability, to evolve and integrate specifications and open-source technologies. Offering a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia. Developing and operating the industry’s premier certification service and encouraging procurement of certified products. Further information on The Open Group is available at www.opengroup.org . DOWNLOAD PDF

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Orolia Defense & Security has been granted security approval by SMC Production Corps. for BroadSim MNSA (Modernized Navstar Security Algorithm). BroadSim is the only software-defined GNSS simulator on the market to receive such approval, marking an industry first. Additionally, Orolia delivered their first batch of MNSA M-Code to multiple customers in late August. Orolia Offers the First Software-Defined GNSS Simulator with MNSA, Successfully Delivers First Round of Shipments ROCHESTER, NY, September 29, 2020 Orolia Defense & Security has been granted security approval by SMC Production Corps. for BroadSim MNSA (Modernized Navstar Security Algorithm). BroadSim is the only software-defined GNSS simulator on the market to receive such approval, marking an industry first. Additionally, Orolia delivered their first batch of MNSA M-Code to multiple customers in late August. BroadSim MNSA joins P(Y)-Code and AES M-Code as another GPS encrypted signal that Orolia Defense & Security supports and is shipping today. MNSA M-Code is being rolled out as a required standard across many defense platforms. Engineers and system integrators must consider this in their testing cycles. Orolia has streamlined previously tedious processes and are available with expert support to guide them every step of the way. Tyler Hohman, Director of Products, commented, “Thought, skill, and patience went into developing this solution. Not only have we taken an innovative approach to ensuring the security of this technology, our implementation was designed with ease of use being top-of-mind – from procurement, to delivery, to installation, to testing – so our customers can spend more time supporting their mission and less time making their simulator work.” BroadSim is a proven and trusted solution among government, DoD and military customers with over 100 systems fielded. BroadSim was recently selected by the US military to support diverse testing of military GPS receivers. Compared to traditional FPGA-based simulators, software-defined solutions such as BroadSim, powered by the advanced Skydel Simulation Engine, are inherently more flexible, scalable and cost-effective. BroadSim MNSA users receive a step-by-step guide allowing them to effortlessly set-up and generate MNSA in minutes and quickly downgrade the system on a moment’s notice. This capability is available today as a software upgrade to current BroadSim users or as a purchase alongside Orolia’s BroadSim hardware platform. For more information, contact us at sales@OroliaDS.com . About Orolia Defense & Security Orolia Defense & Security provides Resilient PNT solutions to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations, and their contractors. Orolia Defense & Security is authorized to work on U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies. www.OroliaDS.com Orolia Defense & Security operates as a proxy-regulated company and wholly owned subsidiary of Orolia, the world leader in Resilient PNT solutions. www.Orolia.com Contact: Rachael Smith 585-250-1545 rachael.smith@OroliaDS.com VIEW PDF