What Happened
Pentagon Faces Calls For Clear Direction On Positioning Systems
The House Armed Services Committee is calling for greater oversight of the Defense Department’s position, navigation, and timing (PNT) portfolio, citing a lack of clear direction. The committee wants the Pentagon to designate a point person to oversee the full PNT enterprise, including alternative positioning systems. This move comes as the US military faces increasing challenges in maintaining its positioning capabilities. The development was first reported by Aviation Week.