Spirent Federal Systems Prioritizes Military PNT Innovation with Appointment of Retired General DT Thompson to Advisory Role
22 Aprile 2024 - 4:20PM
Business Wire
Spirent Federal Systems, the leading provider of positioning,
navigation, and timing (PNT) test solutions, is pleased to announce
the appointment of retired General David D. “DT” Thompson as an
advisor. General Thompson will provide strategic counsel in support
of Spirent Federal’s mission: partnering with defense and industry
to develop robust test equipment for emerging navigation warfare
(NAVWAR) technologies, such as encrypted military GPS signals,
jamming and spoofing mitigation, non-RF sensor fusion, and
controlled reception pattern antenna (CRPA) systems.
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General (Retired) DT Thompson appointed
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General Thompson brings nearly four decades of leadership and
expertise to the role, having served in various positions in
operations, research and development, and acquisition in the US Air
Force and US Space Force (USSF). General Thompson played a key role
in planning and instituting the USSF and served as the first Vice
Chief of Space Operations until his retirement in February 2024.
His education includes a Master of Science in National Security
Industrial Policy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces,
a Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue
University, a Bachelor of Science in Astronautical Engineering from
the United States Air Force Academy, and international studies as
an Olmsted Scholar at Johannes Kepler University.
“We are honored to welcome General Thompson,” said Rob VanBrunt,
President/CEO of Spirent Federal Systems. “Due to increasing threat
vectors against GPS in navigation warfare environments, the need
for thorough characterization of layered PNT solutions has never
been more crucial. His insights will enhance our ability to deliver
simulators that help deploy proven, cutting-edge PNT technologies
to warfighters faster than ever."
“Innovation and excellence will ensure we outpace evolving
threats; Spirent Federal exhibits both,” said General Thompson. “I
look forward to supporting them as they work at the speed of need
to fortify PNT resilience and deliver solutions that safeguard our
critical PNT capabilities.”
For more information about Spirent Federal Systems, visit
spirentfederal.com.
About Spirent Federal Systems
Spirent Federal Systems was formed in July 2001 by Spirent
Communications as a wholly-owned subsidiary and U.S. proxy company.
Spirent Federal markets and sells Spirent Communications’ products
in North America. The company also provides value-added features
and ongoing customer support. Spirent Federal Systems is
headquartered in Pleasant Grove, UT, with support and sales offices
throughout the US. Follow us on LinkedIn and X.
About Spirent
Spirent Communications plc. (LSE: SPT) is the leading global
provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks,
cybersecurity, and positioning. The company provides innovative
products, services and managed solutions that address the test,
assurance and automation challenges of a new generation of
technologies, including 5G, SD-WAN, cloud, autonomous vehicles and
beyond. From the lab to the real world, Spirent helps companies
deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of
connected devices and technologies. For more information, please
visit www.spirent.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, and
Facebook.
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