Raytheon demonstrates GPS OCX
Raytheon has demonstrated its Global Positioning System Operational Control System's (GPS OCX) next-generation advanced capabilities for the US Department of Defense, the company announced on 12 June.
The company conducted operational demonstrations using software to be delivered along with the Launch and Checkout System (LCS). The results, according to the company, validated the effectiveness and efficiency of the system's automation.
GPS OCX is a ground command and control system for managing GPS satellites with the aim of improving precision, accuracy and cyber protection. The demonstrations showed the automation capabilities of the OCX and the system's jam-resistant military signal, M-Code. In addition, the OCX's cyber automation, detection and response capabilities were also showcased.
The Block 0 LCS hardware is currently being installed by Raytheon at the US Air Force base of Shriever in Colorado. The LCS software includes the OCX Block 1's cyber-hardened infrastructure and is currently being tested. It is due to be delivered mid-2016.
Dave Wajsgras, president of intelligence, information and services, Raytheon, said: 'These successful demonstrations incorporating actual GPS OCX software reflect Raytheon's significant and continuing progress on this programme and the growing maturity of this very complex system.
'Once delivered, this pathfinding, cyber-hardened ground system will significantly enhance the capabilities GPS brings to military, civil and commercial users worldwide.'
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