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Spirent Federal Systems Prioritizes Military PNT Innovation with Appointment of Retired General DT Thompson to Advisory Role
11 days ago
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2024--
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 as advisor to Spirent Federal Systems (Photo: Business Wire)
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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CONTACT: Media:
Anna Thorpe
Director, Marketing
Spirent Federal Systems
anna.thorpe@spirentfederal.com
KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA UTAH
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING SECURITY SATELLITE MILITARY GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY NETWORKS DEFENSE CONTRACTS ENGINEERING
SOURCE: Spirent Federal Systems
PUB: 04/22/2024 10:20 AM/DISC: 04/22/2024 10:20 AM
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