[AcerbicZero]

It does seem that if next-gen GPS tech isn't already being tested/deployed then we've managed to already begin falling behind. GPS III just isn't anywhere near as useful in a non-permissive environment

Also, I read something on ITAR being relaxed specifically for CRPAs, this year, so maybe some of this is improving? ->

https://rntfnd.org/2025/02/20/first-fix-freeing-crpas-gps-wo...

Not directly related, but I also think its impressive that a major airliner could take a SAM hit, from what was likely a Pantsir-S1 (20KG of HE moving at Mach 2 is not something airlines usually design for) and still land with half the souls surviving. While not great, that is certainly far better than I expected and shows some excellent airmanship.

[redserk]

We’ve been falling behind. I wish this was taken more seriously.

> […] launch an initiative to regain U.S. PNT leadership and ensure resilient, reliable PNT for critical infrastructure and the larger economy.

> GPS’s capabilities are now substantially inferior to those of China’s BeiDou. https://www.gps.gov/governance/advisory/recommendations/2023...