B-2 finishes first flight tests for M-Code risk reduction

By Rachel Cohen / December 8, 2017 at 3:16 PM
A B-2 bomber successfully flight tested Military-Code GPS using a Raytheon-built receiver for the first time during a series of four tests in June and July, Raytheon said this week. "This first ever M-Code test onboard the B-2 is an important milestone for the U.S. government-led GPS modernization effort to enhance security, positioning, navigation and timing capabilities for U.S. military and civilian applications," according to a Dec. 5 Raytheon press release. "M-Code receivers will give military aircraft, ships and ground...

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