USAF Advances Magnetic Navigation As An Unjammable GPS Alternative

Graham Warwick August 27, 2024
AQNav system

The AQNav system was packaged in a Pelican case for test flights in multiple C-17s.

Credit: U.S. Air Force
With GPS jamming and spoofing escalating, particularly around war zones, the U.S. Air Force is funding startup SandboxAQ to advance its quantum-sensor magnetic navigation system. This includes exploring a podded system that would enable deployment on a wider range of aircraft. Spun out of Google...
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