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Session A10: Complementary PNT: PNT from LEO 2

Advancing Defense Communications and Operations with Commercial Alternative and Assured PNT Solutions
Maynard Porter, Government PNT, Iridium Communications; Chris Hetmanski, Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies (EACOWT); Rob Gillette, APNT Solutions, NAL Research
Location: Ballroom B
Date/Time: Wednesday, Jun. 4, 1:50 p.m.

Ensuring continuous access to reliable Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) data is critical for defense operations in Global Positioning System (GPS) or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-contested or denied environments. Traditional GPS/GNSS signals alone are vulnerable to jamming and spoofing, creating an urgent need for assured, alternative solutions. Commercial Assured PNT (A-PNT) or satellite, time and location (STL) services have the potential to enhance operational resilience for military users worldwide.
This panel, featuring leaders from commercial satellite communication (SATCOM) solution providers, will explore how emerging technologies—particularly low- Earth orbit (LEO)-based A-PNT solutions—are revolutionizing situational awareness and mission continuity. LEO-based systems deliver robust, redundant PNT capabilities that operate seamlessly in even the most challenging environments, ensuring that mission-critical operations remain unaffected by GPS disruptions. These advancements enhance connectivity and resilience but also improve real-time decision-making and are used as a primary source or backup to improve the resiliency of not only military operations but also critical enterprise infrastructure and industries. This includes enabling redundancy across financial services, transportation and maritime industries and more.
It is critical for communications to continue despite disrupted communication networks. A-PNT is essential in military operations and communications and fits within the military’s Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency (PACE) contingency communications plan considerations. PACE goes into effect when and where communications may be impacted by environmental or intentional jamming or spoofing factors or those affecting infrastructure, equipment and users. The PACE concept is triggered when the primary communications system is interrupted, blocked or unavailable.
Commercial A-PNT solutions establish options for resilient communications capabilities and help to ensure the continuity and success of critical missions. This panel will discuss the various commercial LEO solutions that are enabling warfighters to maintain superiority in an increasingly complex and contested battlespace. Join this in-depth discussion on how commercial A-PNT providers are delivering game-changing, industry-first capabilities to defense users.

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