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The U.S. Navy has selected Northrop Grumman to advance its airborne navigation capabilities by integrating Northrop Grumman’s LN-251M, the upgrade of the LN-251 inertial navigation system (INS)/GPS. This new system incorporates M-Code technology, which provides an encrypted, military-specific signal with improved resistance to jamming, offering better protection against potential threats.
According to the company, the LN-251M represents a significant advancement in naval aircraft navigation, being the first M-Code navigation system designed for this purpose. The M-code technology offers increased robustness against GPS signal degradation, which allows pilots to operate more effectively in areas where GPS signals may be compromised or unavailable.
The LN-251 series is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing aircraft navigation systems and is compatible with future software and GPS modernization upgrades.
