On Thursday, April 16, 2026, French defense group Thales is launching the TopStar radio communications receiver, which it has marketed as a Smart Receiver. The compact device is intended to secure military communications in an environment of intense electronic warfare countermeasures and to provide positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) for land platforms, drones, and munitions.
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This solution is equipped with:
- A dual-constellation GNSS satellite navigation receiver integrating signals from military constellations, Galileo PRS, and civilian GPS, providing spoofing resistance as well as improved accuracy and availability.
- An anti-jamming function: an adaptive CRPA (Controlled Radiation Pattern Antenna) reduces interference from jamming devices and enables operation at distances up to thirty times shorter than with a conventional GPS receiver.
- A high-performance clock, ensuring synchronization of tactical radios for up to 48 hours after loss of the GNSS signal, compared with 30 minutes for conventional equipment.
The TopStar receiver, manufactured entirely within a sovereign European industrial base, is assembled at Thales’s facility in Valence, France. The solution is already available for testing under real-world conditions.
“Powered by cutting-edge technologies, the TopStar Smart Receiver delivers resilient, high-performance Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capabilities for land platforms, drones and munitions. Innovative, reliable, competitive and compact, it ensures mission continuity in the most demanding operations, showcasing Thales’ expertise and commitment to innovation in support of the armed forces.” Florent Chauvancy, Vice-President, Avionics and Flight activities, Thales.
With jamming threats rising, Thales' TopStar Smart Receiver ensures reliable PNT in one compact device. Ideal for vehicles, drones & munitions. Know more: https://t.co/1s1KaDIu3D pic.twitter.com/a7Zugkva0B
— Thales Group (@thalesgroup) April 16, 2026