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  • [New] Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing: Building on FY 2026 NDAA directives, DoD and commercial partners are expanding alternative PNT solutions (e.g., LEO-based augmentation, inertial / optical systems) to counter GPS jamming threats. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
  • [New] Fourteen European nations issued a joint warning Sunday that Russian interference with satellite navigation systems poses safety risks to all vessels in the Baltic and North Seas, while signaling that sanctions-evading ships could be treated as stateless and denied port access. The Deep Dive
  • [New] Australian firm Q-CTRL is showcasing a next-gen quantum-based navigation tech at the Singapore Airshow 2026, targeting growing concerns over GPS disruption in aviation and defence. The Defense Post
  • [New] Thousands of satellites, spent rocket bodies and fragments of debris now circle the planet at high speeds, creating risks for GPS systems, communications and future space missions. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] By 2026, drone-based 3D mapping is projected to shorten survey times by up to 60% in mining projects. Farmonaut
  • [New] With AI-based flight control algorithms, drone mapping and surveying projects will operate nearly autonomously by 2026. Farmonaut
  • [New] The initiative, delivered in partnership with data expertise group EDINA at the University of Edinburgh, will provide interactive mapping tools to 1,800 primary and secondary schools in the lowest 8% of deprived areas across England, Scotland, and Wales. UKAuthority
  • [New] More than a million school children in some of Britain's most deprived areas will gain free access to digital mapping resources, as Ordnance Survey expands its Digimap for Schools programme. UKAuthority
  • [New] Legislation passed in 2012 under the Harper government would have gradually increased the age of eligibility for OAS and GIS to 67 by 2029. / Canada Fraser Institute
  • By 2026, AI-driven navigation solutions are expected to improve efficiencies by 30%. What are the Best Navigation Types for 2026?
  • Global Positioning System (GPS) jamming and spoofing now threaten over 1,500 flights daily. Osprey Flight Solutions
  • Airlines need intelligence platforms that identify global navigation satellite system (GNSS) disruption areas as conditions evolve, enabling flight planning teams to route around affected airspace before crews encounter navigation degradation. Osprey Flight Solutions
  • Spire will deploy eight Lemur-2 satellites in their microwave-sounding navigation-signal, or MINAS, configuration for the Luxembourg Satellite System. NASASpaceFlight.com
  • Over 75% of large UK farms are expected to integrate remote sensing and digital advisory systems into their operations by 2026, optimizing everything from planting to harvesting and resource use. Farmonaut
  • As part of the Ukrainian Pavilion, the heavy ground robotic system VATAG will be presented - an unmanned ground platform with a hybrid power system, autonomous navigation, and AI mapping. Futurology Tech
  • As NASA prepares for more advanced Mars exploration, accurate timing will be critical for navigation, communication, and coordination across planetary distances. ScienceDaily
  • Many missions in 2026 will focus exclusively on testing cutting-edge propulsion methods, autonomous navigation techniques, and energy systems. Dxb News Network
  • Up to 60% of large-scale agriculture programs globally will integrate digital tools like GPS-guided machinery, IoT sensors, and drones into their core curricula. Farmonaut
  • The coming year will represent a collision between unprecedented connectivity and an intensifying global arms race over Positioning, Navigation, and Timing security. Location Business News
  • In 2026, sustainable navigation solutions will become crucial. What are the Best Navigation Types for 2026?
  • By 2026, over 70% of navigation systems could incorporate artificial intelligence for enhanced situational awareness. What are the Best Navigation Types for 2026?
  • The next 10 to 20 years will be a window for leapfrog development in China's interstellar navigation field. ST

Last updated: 15 February 2026



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