TRX Systems has announced a significant enhancement to its Dismounted Assured PNT System (DAPS) GEN II, introducing a new vehicle mounted capability designed to extend resilient navigation and timing performance beyond the soldier and into military vehicle platforms. The company will showcase the technology during the Joint Navigation Conference (JNC) 2026, taking place June 1 to 4 in Kentucky.
As electronic warfare threats continue to evolve and GPS jamming becomes increasingly common on modern battlefields, military organizations are investing heavily in alternative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies capable of maintaining operational effectiveness when satellite signals are degraded or denied. TRX Systems appears to be positioning DAPS GEN II as a flexible solution capable of serving both dismounted personnel and vehicle based platforms.
New Vehicle Interface Adapter
The centerpiece of the upgrade is a new Vehicle Interface Adapter (VIA) currently under development.
According to TRX Systems, the adapter allows DAPS GEN II units to be securely integrated into military vehicles while providing several important operational benefits:
- Vehicle power conditioning to reduce battery consumption and extend operational endurance.
- Distribution of Assured PNT data to multiple onboard systems rather than a single client.
- Integration with anti jam antenna systems.
- Data interfaces capable of supporting electronic warfare situational awareness sharing.
- A FLEX IO expansion port designed to support future sensors and emerging navigation technologies.
The company states that the architecture is modular and open, allowing integration across multiple vehicle classes without requiring extensive redesign efforts.
Focus on GPS Denied Operations
One of the key advantages of DAPS GEN II is its ability to maintain navigation continuity when traditional GPS signals become unreliable.
TRX has previously described the system as a multi sensor fusion platform that combines information from various positioning and timing sources rather than relying solely on satellite navigation. While the company has not publicly disclosed the full sensor architecture of DAPS GEN II, its design philosophy centers on maintaining accurate positioning even during jamming, spoofing, or complete GNSS denial.
This approach reflects a broader defense industry trend where resilient PNT solutions increasingly combine inertial navigation, alternative radio frequency signals, timing sources, and advanced sensor fusion algorithms to reduce dependence on any single technology.
Multi Domain PNT Distribution
A particularly interesting aspect of the new mounted capability is its ability to distribute Assured PNT data to multiple onboard users.
Modern military vehicles often contain numerous systems requiring accurate position and timing information, including mission computers, battle management systems, communications equipment, sensors, autonomous functions, and electronic warfare systems.
By acting as a centralized Assured PNT source, the Vehicle Interface Adapter could simplify integration while improving consistency across connected subsystems.
The addition of electronic warfare situational awareness interfaces also suggests future opportunities for tighter integration between navigation and spectrum operations, an area that is becoming increasingly important in contested environments.
Industry Perspective
The most important part of this announcement is not the adapter itself but what it signals about the future direction of military navigation systems.
Many first generation Assured PNT solutions were developed primarily for individual soldiers or standalone platforms. TRX is now moving toward a scalable architecture capable of supporting entire vehicle ecosystems. As armed forces prepare for operations in highly contested electromagnetic environments, resilient navigation will increasingly become a shared vehicle resource rather than a standalone device.
The inclusion of open architecture principles and future sensor expansion ports is also strategically important. Navigation technology is evolving rapidly, and military customers are increasingly demanding platforms that can incorporate new sensors, anti jam technologies, and alternative PNT sources without replacing entire systems.
About TRX Systems
TRX Systems is a U.S. based navigation technology company headquartered in Maryland. The company specializes in Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing solutions for defense and public safety applications. Its DAPS GEN II platform is being developed under a U.S. Army Program of Record, reflecting formal military adoption and long term operational relevance. The company focuses on resilient navigation technologies designed to operate in GNSS challenged and GPS denied environments, one of the fastest growing segments of the modern defense electronics market.
