MILITARY GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM USER EQUIP
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radio Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) distribution system. GPS User Equipment (UE) consists of standardized receivers, antennas, antenna electronics, and other related equipment, grouped together in sets to derive navigation and time information transmitted from GPS satellites. These receiver sets are used by the Department of War (DoW). Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) funds UE development, integration, test, and analysis for new PNT receiver capabilities in Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) across all military platforms using GPS services. The Military Global Positioning System User Equipment (MGUE) Increment (Inc) 1 program is responsible for the development of standard modernized receiver form factors for the lead platforms. The MGUE Inc 1 Capability Development Document (CDD) was approved by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) on 24 July 2014. MGUE Inc 1 is initiating a new family of modernized GPS receivers that will deliver significantly improved capability to counter current and emerging PNT threats and enable military operations in a NAVWAR environment where current legacy receiver performance would be compromised. MGUE Inc 1 received a Milestone A decision in April 2012. The program received direction in February 2014, from the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L)) to execute a new acquisition strategy, accelerating the program to provide test units faster to facilitate military end users. The MGUE program received a Milestone B decision in January 2017. The MGUE Inc 2 effort will continue to expand Military-Code (M-Code) receiver technology into additional applications (precision guided munitions) and develop a Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) device and Aviation/Maritime receiver to meet Service requirements and address obsolescence. This effort leverages the MGUE Inc 1 technology to the maximum extent while addressing the production of M-Code integrated circuits far into the future. The MGUE Inc 2 is being executed in four parts: 1) Risk Reduction Activities, 2) Miniature Serial Interface (MSI) Receiver Card Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) rapid prototyping followed by 3) Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) and 4) Joint Modernized GPS HH Receiver Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) rapid prototyping effort.
FY2027 planned work MGUE Inc 2 program transfers from United States Space Force (USSF) to United States Air Force (USAF) in FY 2027.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease due to transfer MGUE Inc 2 program transfer to USAF.
FY2026 plans — current year Continue MoPD development to reduce non-recurring engineering costs associated with adding new capabilities to the military Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, such as open multi-Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, advanced signal processing, machine-learning anti-spoof algorithms, and anti-jam signal processing techniques. Investigate new crypto key architectures and techniques for use in military/civil GPS receivers. Investigate incorporating Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) into GPS receiver architectures for improved accuracy and resiliency. Partner with allies on new Project Arrangements under the GPS Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Research, Development, Test…
FY2027 planned work MGUE Inc 2 program transfers from United States Space Force (USSF) to United States Air Force (USAF) in FY 2027.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease due to transfer MGUE Inc 2 program transfer to USAF.
FY2026 plans — current year Conduct initial and delta security certification activities for all GPS receivers. Conduct security evaluations/tests for Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) and other legacy GPS receiver equipment. Review, approve, and authorize SAASM, M-Code receivers, and certified legacy receiver certified platforms and integrated applications for all of DoW. Provide technical support to develop, validate and process engineering changes. Provide Mobile Crypto Initialization Capability (MCIC) for SAASM receivers and develop Modernized CIC for M-code receivers. Provide Military Standard Order (MSO) certification for GPS Precise Positioning Service (PPS) receivers for integration into…
FY2027 planned work MGUE Inc 2 program transfers from United States Space Force (USSF) to United States Air Force (USAF) in FY 2027.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease due to transfer MGUE Inc 2 program transfer to USAF.
FY2026 plans — current year Conclude the rapid prototyping MTA contracts and transition to the Software Pathway (SWP) for up to two development contracts for new low size/power Miniature Serial Interface (MSI) receiver card to include Next Gen Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), hardware, and software in the first iterative delivery with increase capability for the joint warfighters. Continue efforts related to the MSI development including, but not limited to, ordering of components for early integrated testing, long-lead parts planning and purchase, procurement of test equipment and articles, manufacturing prototypes, and manpower. Continue efforts to complete security certification, formal MSI…
FY2027 planned work MGUE Inc 2 program transfers from United States Space Force (USSF) to United States Air Force (USAF) in FY 2027.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease due to transfer MGUE Inc 2 program transfer to USAF.
FY2026 plans — current year Perform key Miniature Serial Interface (MSI) technology integration and test activities. Continue prototype hardware, software, and critical component maturation, ultimately driving toward initial production readiness. Continue supporting vendor test activities to include field and user testing. Work off test discrepancies to ensure system functionality and requirement satisfaction. Rapidly respond to implement system resiliency and situational awareness necessary to operate in the contested space domain. Activities may include, but are not limited to program office support, studies, technical analysis, experimentation, risk reduction, prototyping, and activities that may leverage…
FY2027 planned work MGUE Inc 2 program transfers from United States Space Force (USSF) to United States Air Force (USAF) in FY 2027.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease due to transfer MGUE Inc 2 program transfer to USAF.
FY2026 plans — current year The MGUE Inc 2 Aviation/Maritime Receiver Card effort will execute a risk reduction study exploring the application of the Military-Code (M-Code) receiver and RMP capability into Aviation/Maritime applications. Conduct competitive market analysis with a cross-section of potential contractors. Define overarching funding profile in support of MTA contract negotiations. Establish requirements and develop the program's Technical Requirement Document. Support vendor data collection activities. Rapidly respond to implement system resiliency and situational awareness necessary to operate in the contested space domain. Activities may include, but are not limited to program office support, studies…