3 February 2026 – Through a competitive process, GMV were selected to enhance the UK’s national capabilities in delivering nationally assured, secure, and continuous Position, Navigation and Time (PNT) services for critical infrastructure, defence, and the broader economy. GMV are leading the design, development, and testing of a Two-Way Satellite Time and Frequency Transfer (TWSTFT) system under the TOUCAN (TWSTFT Capability Demonstration) project. The contract, funded by the UK Space Agency and supported by the UK National PNT Office, is managed through ESA’s navigation programme, NAVISP. TOUCAN strengthens GMV’s position as a leading provider of advanced time and frequency solutions. The project draws on the team’s deep expertise in time transfer and system-level engineering, reinforcing the company’s role in supporting the Government’s Framework for Greater PNT Resilience. Read more