GPS
The US Space Force is considering options including cancellation for its GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System, known as OCX, nine months after taking ownership from RTX. The system, intended to manage advanced GPS satellites, remains nonoperational despite years of development and billions in costs. Assistant Secretary Thomas Ainsworth informed Congress of ongoing extensive issues across subsystems.
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GPS disruptions have increased over the past year in the Baltic Sea, affecting both shipping and air traffic. The Swedish Maritime Administration is developing a new navigation system based on ground stations to counter the issues. The system will be less vulnerable but not as precise, according to expert Johan Winell.