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GMV tapped to build UK‑backed TOUCAN two‑way satellite time and frequency transfer to harden national PNT

GMV was selected to lead development of a secure two‑way satellite time and frequency transfer system under the ESA TOUCAN project, funded by the UK Space Agency. The system aims to provide nationally assured, continuous PNT services to harden critical infrastructure, defence and the economy.

Discovered 2026-02-04T03:55:25.572095-08:00 | 2026-02-04T03:55:25.572095-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Provides a nationally assured, secure and continuous Position, Navigation and Time (PNT) capability to protect critical infrastructure, defence systems and the wider economy; this complements recent moves to field sovereign satellite services in Europe (GOVSATCOM activation).
  • The UK Space Agency funding via ESA’s Navigation Innovation and Support Programme and award to GMV signal targeted investment in sovereign PNT and industrial roles for UK/European suppliers (UK Space Agency innovation awards).
  • The programme aligns with broader allied efforts to upgrade secure satcom and terminal capability for defence and interoperability, reinforcing the push for resilient, interoperable space services (NATO satellite modem programme).

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gpsdaily.com SpaceWatch Global gpsworld.com ukspace.org Satellite Evolution
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2026-02-04T03:55:25.572095-08:00
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2026-02-07T16:48:14.013613-08:00
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