BAE Systems wins $16 million contract to provide M‑Code GPS for U.S. Navy carrier landings
BAE Systems has been awarded a $16 million contract from Collins Aerospace to deliver an enhanced M‑Code GPS solution for the U.S. Navy’s Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS). The contract will see BAE supply its DIGAR‑500M digital anti‑jam receiver to upgrade carrier landing infrastructure.
BAE Systems secured a $16 million contract from Collins Aerospace for an enhanced M‑Code GPS solution.1,2 The solution will be used for U.S. Navy aircraft carrier landings under the JPALS program.2 BAE will supply its Digital GPS Anti‑Jam Receiver (DIGAR‑500M) to upgrade existing carrier landing infrastructure.2 The DIGAR‑500M provides an encrypted, higher‑power GPS signal designed to resist electronic warfare, jamming and spoofing.2 The hardware enables concurrent SAASM and M‑Code signal processing and uses digital beamforming to maintain assured PNT data during critical landing phases.2 Improved anti‑jam GPS capability enhances the reliability of carrier landing operations, a critical aspect of naval aviation safety and mission readiness.2