NAVWAR

Trusted navigation warfare technology to outpace evolving electronic threats

Safran has developed both electronic and navigation warfare solutions. You can depend on the reliability of our NAVWAR technology to gain control of hostile drone threats and ensure counter-UAV mission success.

What is NAVWAR and who is it for?

The term NAVWAR, or navigation warfare, refers to the ability to disrupt and deny an adversary’s navigation signals and equipment. NAVWAR is a specific type of electronic warfare, primarily offensive, that aims to regain control of attacking aircraft or drones through methods such as GPS/GNSS spoofing.

NAVWAR also encompasses the defensive aspect: the ability to protect against jamming and spoofing threats by being able to identify, detect, and mitigate incoming signal interference.

Safran NAVWAR technology is being used by:

Defense Forces

For naval, air, and land missions, operational commands rely on NAVWAR to maintain secure positioning and timing when GPS signals are degraded or denied.

Cyber & Electronic Warfare Units

Dedicated electronic warfare units employ NAVWAR tools to protect friendly PNT signals and counter hostile interference across the electromagnetic spectrum.

Allied & Coalition Partners

NATO and partner nations integrate NAVWAR capabilities to ensure interoperability, secure timing, and trusted navigation across joint operations.

Research and Development

Government and industry labs use NAVWAR systems to test, validate, and advance resilient PNT solutions and anti-spoofing technologies in controlled environments.

Skydel NAVWAR

Real-Time Deception for Critical Asset Protection

Skydel NAVWAR is a powerful software solution enabling electronic deception for counter-UAV (C-UAV) applications. It forms the core of Safran’s C-UAV system, disrupting UAV navigation by transmitting spoofing signals.

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Navigation Warfare Capabilities for Air, Sea, and Ground Forces

Domain / Environment	User / Unit Type	NAVWAR Capability	Use Case Example	Benefit / Outcome
Maritime & Naval	Fleet EW / Signals Units	Jamming & Spoofing Countermeasures	Protecting ship navigation from adversary interference	Maintains safe course, mission integrity
Air & UAV	Airborne EW / Drone Control Units	PNT denial & deception techniques	Offensive spoofing of hostile unmanned systems (authorized operations)	Enables mission success against threatening unmanned platforms while minimizing risk to friendly forces
Ground / Land Forces	Electronic Warfare Battalions	Signal denial detection & resilient PNT	Protecting ground unit navigation from adversary jamming and spoofing	Preserves unit maneuverability and situational awareness in contested environments
Test & Evaluation	Military / Govt Test Ranges	Controlled spoof / jamming emulation	GPS Spoofing Simulation; validating platform robustness	Strengthens system resilience before deployment

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Integrated NAVWAR Technology for Modern Command Systems

Safran NAVWAR capabilities meet the highest military standards of performance and robustness. Built for seamless integration into command-and-control architectures, systems like Skydel NAVWAR and the Geonyx connect effortlessly to battle management systems, with existing sensors, communication links, and mission data networks. The result is a unified operational picture that enhances situational awareness, improves decision speed, and ensures assured positioning and timing across all domains.

Deception and Signal Control Operations

Safran’s NAVWAR solutions extend beyond protection—they enable precision in deception and counter electronic warfare tactics. Through controlled and authorized spoofing capabilities, these technologies allow forces to mimic satellite signals and misdirect hostile systems. Every system is engineered to support both defensive assurance and proactive signal transmission within approved operational frameworks and frequencies.

A military drone flies over a desert landscape with digital targeting and signal interference graphics, representing electronic warfare and NAVWAR signal control technology.

A view of Earth from space with illuminated networks and digital signal lines connecting across continents, symbolizing global navigation, Safran NAVWAR technologies, and electronic warfare superiority.

Electronic Warfare Superiority Starts Here

From defense platforms and unmanned systems to command centers and secure networks, assured navigation is the cornerstone of mission success. Safran NAVWAR technologies provide the precision, timing, and resilience required to maintain operational continuity in contested or GPS-denied environments. With decades of PNT expertise, Safran ensures readiness for any mission where navigation integrity defines the outcome.