Securing Glonass Satellite Against Enemy Signals

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The Russian Ministry of Defense has launched a project aiming to secure Glonass, the country’s satellite navigation system, against enemy disruptions of signals.

The ministry has handed a US $11 million contract to two local entities, the Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Physical, Technical and Radiotechnical Measurements (VNIIFTRI) and NAVIS navigation systems. The two contractors are to increase the system’s immunity to electronic warfare.

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Under the plan, VNIIFTRI and NAVIS will set up a facility to test the system’s resistance by mimicking noise that can jam the satellite signal aimed at land- and air-based Glonass receivers. The aim is to teach the system to distinguish noise from signals and bypass it. Currently, the system is operated by 23 fully operational satellites. Russia says that Glonass provides full global coverage.