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USSF Launches L3Harris-Built NTS-3, DoD’s First Experimental Navigation Satellite in 50 Years

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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-08-16

The reliability of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capabilities underpins virtually all aspects of modern warfare, from precision-guided munitions to synchronized command-and-control networks. Yet as adversaries deploy advanced jamming and spoofing technologies, the U.S.

military faces mounting risks in GPS-denied or degraded environments. To counter this challenge, the Department of Defense is investing in next-generation navigation systems that are more resilient, adaptable, and cost-effective.

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USSF Launches L3Harris-Built NTS-3, DoD’s First Experimental Navigation Satellite in 50 Years

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What is USSF Launches L3Harris-Built NTS-3, DoD’s First Experimental Navigation Satellite in 50 Years?

military faces mounting risks in GPS-denied or degraded environments.

Why does USSF Launches L3Harris-Built NTS-3, DoD’s First Experimental Navigation Satellite in 50 Years matter for European defence?

To counter this challenge, the Department of Defense is investing in next-generation navigation systems that are more resilient, adaptable, and cost-effective.

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