August 13, 2025 From hiking alpine trails to paddling remote rivers, one thing remains essential to recreators: staying connected when it counts. Since 2011, Garmin inReach® satellite communicators have been the trusted tools for those who venture beyond cell service1. Once you have your inReach device, you must choose a service plan to utilize satellite features like SOS, two-way messaging, live tracking and more. To make this choice easier, we’ve put together a short guide to […]

Credit: da-kuk / E+ / Getty Images The Estonian news portal Delfi reports that a covert Russian military installation in the Królewiec region, just east of Poland’s border, is believed to be responsible for GPS interference affecting the Baltic states and the Gulf of Finland. According to confidential sources, the facility’s primary mission is to monitor satellites and NATO communications, with the goal of undermining allied intelligence operations. Documents obtained by Delfi indicate that the […]

August 14, 2025 As a sailor, angler or marine explorer, you want the best technology to make the most of your time on the water. That’s where the ultimate nautical smartwatch from Garmin comes into play. With quatix® 8, you can access all your favorite features of your chartplotter right from your wrist. Control your boat Take control of the helm of your vessel with quatix 8, designed to seamlessly integrate with your Garmin marine […]

Anduril Industries is expanding into South Korea, opening a new office in Seoul. The company has also appointed a new local country leader and is forming partnerships with Korean companies to develop defense technologies for the region. The move coincides with a two-day visit to the Republic of Korea by company founder Palmer Luckey, who is meeting with government officials and industry leaders. The Seoul office is Anduril’s first in South Korea. John Kim has […]

August 11, 2025 With Instinct®, tactix® and MARQ® smartwatches, Garmin has the right tactical watch for any mission. When you’re in the field, you need reliable navigation and battery life that won’t let you down. You need a purpose-built, durable device with dedicated tactical features. And you need to track your fitness and health. Garmin tactical smartwatches have all that and more. But before we get into specifics to help you decide which watch is […]

New collaboration to demonstrate how terrestrial 5G-based timing can provide scalable solutions to complement and backup GPS. NextNav and Oscilloquartz, a division of Adtran, have partnered to demonstrate how 5G-powered terrestrial positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) technology combined with Oscilloquartz’s established synchronization systems can serve as a scalable complement and backup to GPS. The initiative aims to maintain the operation of critical infrastructure, such as data centers, utilities, and emergency services, during GPS outages by […]

Exail has signed a contract to supply 100 Phins compact inertial navigation systems (INS) to a U.S.-based global defense company for use in unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). The Phins Compact INS is designed to provide precise navigation capabilities in challenging environments, remaining functional even when external signals are disrupted. The system’s compact design enables rapid integration into UUVs, allowing for flexible and efficient mission operations in dynamic maritime settings. According to the company, this contract […]

Astroscale of the UK will provide Xona Space Systems with next-generation docking plates for integration into Xona’s growing constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The collaboration supports two critical goals: building a resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) infrastructure and keeping Earth’s orbit safe and sustainable. Xona is developing Pulsar, an advanced PNT satellite infrastructure based in LEO. Pulsar operates alongside legacy systems like GPS, delivering stronger signals, centimeter-level precision, and built-in protection against […]

Javad GNSS has released its latest data collection software, Javad Data Collector (JDC). Designed to run seamlessly on any Android device, JDC interfaces effortlessly with the company’s modern line of smart antennas. JDC features simple, intuitive workflows that require minimal training, making it accessible for users of all skill levels. The software includes a Signal Bar for a quick view of receiver status, ensuring users can easily monitor their equipment’s performance. Additionally, JDC offers easy […]

July 30, 2025 The experience of taking your scuba diving equipment and exploring the depths of the sea is unmatched. While many divers enjoy the sense of freedom and weightlessness they get when in the water, what’s even better is the chance to explore the most impressive marine life in their underwater ecosystems. Whether you are a recreational diver at Catalina Island, Calif., exploring the expansive kelp forest, or a deep-sea diver at Raja Ampat, […]