Global Postioning (Space)

The Global Positioning (Space) program, managed by the Air Force, is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS). This system is essential for providing precise time, three-dimensional position, and velocity information to users worldwide, regardless of weather conditions. The program's primary objective is to meet Joint Service requirements for accurate navigation across various military platforms, including aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, and personnel. The GPS system comprises three main segments: satellites that broadcast high-accuracy data, a ground control network that updates navigation messages, and user equipment that processes these signals.

A key goal of the program is to support production efforts related to the ground control and user equipment segments. This includes initiatives like the Key Data Loading Installation Facility (KLIF) and GPS Security Device projects. These projects aim to enhance the security and accuracy of GPS data by programming cryptographic algorithms into the Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM). The SAASM ensures that GPS users receive accurate positioning solutions while maintaining secure communications.

In FY 2025, specific objectives include procuring support for SAASM Key Data Processors (KDP) based User Equipment programming. This effort aims to provide uninterrupted support to SAASM developers who integrate government-provided KDPs into the security architecture of GPS User Equipment. Additionally, the program seeks to enhance system resiliency and situational awareness in contested space domains. Activities under this initiative may involve program office support, technical analysis, and other related studies to ensure robust operational capabilities.

The Global Positioning (Space) program plays a vital role in ensuring that military operations can rely on precise navigation and timing information. By focusing on both procurement and technological advancements in GPS security devices and user equipment, the program aims to maintain its strategic advantage in global positioning capabilities.