US Navy upgrades JPALS carrier landing GPS with M-Code anti-jam tech

BAE Systems won a $16 million contract from Collins Aerospace to upgrade the US Navy's Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) with M-Code military GPS. The company will supply its DIGAR-500M anti-jam receiver, which supports both SAASM and M-Code and uses digital beamforming with up to 24 beams.

• BAE Systems secured the $16 million contract from Collins Aerospace
• DIGAR-500M receiver supports both SAASM and M-Code signals
• Digital beamforming steers up to 24 beams simultaneously
• Work will be done at BAE's Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility