SouthPAN satellite navigation program successfully passes Critical Design Review milestone

Multinational technology firm GMV proudly announces that the Southern Positioning Augmentation Network (SouthPAN) has successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR), marking a pivotal milestone towards delivering advanced satellite-based augmentation services (SBAS) across Australia and New Zealand. Led by Lockheed Martin Australia, with GMV as a key strategic partner, SouthPAN is an innovative project jointly supported by the Australian and New Zealand governments, set to provide groundbreaking satellite navigation and precise positioning services throughout Australasia.

The Critical Design Review represents a vital checkpoint in the lifecycle of a safety-critical system such as SouthPAN, validating that the design meets stringent performance, safety, and security requirements necessary for civil aviation operations. As part of this milestone, the SouthPAN team provided comprehensive certification artifacts aligned with international aviation standards, including ARP 4754A for systems development processes, DO-254 for hardware, and DO-278A for software assurance. The successful completion of the CDR demonstrates that the system's architecture and implementation will satisfy the rigorous design assurance levels mandated for Safety-of-Life applications.  Achieving this milestone confirms the readiness of the system’s design for operational deployment and marks a critical step forward towards its future certification for Safety of-Life services in the aviation sector.