What Qascom does

Qascom S.r.l. is an Italian aerospace and defence engineering company headquartered in Cassola (Vicenza), Italy, founded in 2004. The firm specializes in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) security, satellite navigation authentication, space communications cybersecurity, RF interference detection and mitigation, and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) simulation. Its core product portfolio includes GNSS Simulators, GNSS Receivers, and Spectrum Monitoring systems, complemented by specialized solutions such as the LOCFIT position-bounding technology (demonstrated at 500-metre verification levels with high availability and effective spoofing detection) and a first-of-its-kind Lunar PNT Simulator for space-exploration applications. Underlying technology combines satellite communication uplink measurements with proprietary signal-processing and detection algorithms for GNSS spoofing and record-and-playback attacks.

Qascom operates a B2B enterprise sales model targeting government space agencies (notably the European Space Agency through NAVISP-funded R&D programmes such as LOCFIT, ALIGNED, SATCO, and ETERE), national authorities, and critical-infrastructure operators in logistics and transportation. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (simulators, receivers, monitoring equipment), project-based R&D contracts (often ESA-funded and consortium-led by partners such as Thales Alenia Space France, Kinéis, and Traxens), and professional services around satellite authentication and interference detection. Pricing is quote-based for specialized equipment and services, with no publicly disclosed rate card.

The company is privately held, led by co-founder and CEO Dr. Oscar Pozzobon (recognized by ESA at its 30-Year European Satellite Navigation Celebration in 2025) and co-founder Alessandro Pozzobon (Director of Business Development), and operates with a small specialist headcount of 11–50 employees. It distributes primarily through direct enterprise sales and amplifies visibility via its newsroom, LinkedIn and Instagram presence, and industry webinars such as those hosted with Inside GNSS.

Name

Qascom

Legal name

QASCOM S.r.l.

Website

https://qascom.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qascom is an Italian aerospace and defence firm specializing in GNSS security, satellite navigation authentication, RF interference detection, and PNT simulation. It serves the European Space Agency, government agencies, and critical-infrastructure operators via hardware sales and ESA-funded R&D projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Navigation Security Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC)

Keywords

• GNSS security solutions
• Satellite navigation systems
• Space cybersecurity
• GNSS simulators
• Spoofing detection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bassano Del Grappa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. GNSS Products and Systems: Sale of GNSS simulators, receivers, and spectrum monitoring equipment to government, space, and critical infrastructure customers.
2. Space Cybersecurity Solutions: Security solutions for space communications including satellite navigation authentication and interference detection services.
3. ESA and Government Project Contracts: Research and development projects funded by ESA and other government space agencies, including LOCFIT, ALIGNED, SATCO, and ETERE projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Qascom is an Italian aerospace and defence engineering company that designs and supplies satellite navigation security and space communications cybersecurity solutions. Its portfolio includes GNSS Simulators, GNSS Receivers, Spectrum Monitoring equipment, Lunar PNT Simulators, and position-bounding solutions for verifying GNSS positions, primarily sold to space agencies, government defence organisations, and critical infrastructure operators.

Product overview

Qascom specializes in advanced satellite navigation security and space communications cybersecurity. The company offers a portfolio of hardware products including GNSS Simulators, GNSS Receivers, and Spectrum Monitoring systems, complemented by specialized solutions for satellite authentication, interference detection, and simulation. Their products support critical infrastructure protection through GNSS spoofing detection, position verification, and RF interference analysis capabilities. The portfolio is organized around two main solution areas: Satellite Navigation and Space Communications Cybersecurity, with products ranging from ground-based spectrum monitoring to lunar navigation simulators for space exploration applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GNSS Simulators
• GNSS Receivers
• Spectrum Monitoring
• Lunar PNT Simulator
• LOCFIT Position Bounding Solution

Quantifiable outcome

• Position verification at 500-metre level achievable with high availability and no false alarms under nominal conditions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ESA (European Space Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Qascom participates in multiple ESA-funded projects including NAVISP initiatives. ESA awarded Qascom the ALIGNED project for handheld navigation innovation and hosts the 30-Year European Satellite Navigation Celebration where Qascom was recognized. Qascom also hosts kickoff meetings for ESA projects like SATCO.
• Thales Alenia Space FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThales Alenia Space France leads the LOCFIT project (ESA NAVISP-funded) with partners Qascom, Kinéis, and Traxens. The project developed infrastructure-based position-bounding solutions that verify GNSS positions using satellite communication uplink measurements.
• KinéiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the LOCFIT project led by Thales Alenia Space France, focused on position-bounding solutions using satellite communication uplink measurements for GNSS position verification.
• TraxensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the LOCFIT project developing infrastructure-based position-bounding solutions for GNSS verification, with applications focused on container tracking and critical asset transportation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz: Test-and-measurement vendor with GNSS simulator and spectrum monitoring products. Competes for similar RF/anti-jamming and spectrum-monitoring budgets as Qascom.
• Thales Alenia Space: Prime contractor that leads the ESA NAVISP LOCFIT project with Qascom as a sub. Comparable customer-facing activity in satellite navigation security and PNT assurance, with vastly greater scale and integration depth.
• Airbus Defence and Space: Prime contractor with large GNSS security, Galileo, and space-cybersecurity programs. Direct ESA-adjacent competitor for Qascom's NAVISP-fed capabilities at the program-integration layer.
• u-blox: Mass-market GNSS chipsets and receivers with growing anti-spoofing positioning. Comparable as a GNSS receiver vendor serving industrial and critical-infrastructure segments, though at much higher volume.
• Orolia (Safran Electronics & Defense): Provider of PNT resilience, GNSS simulators, and resilient timing solutions for defense and critical infrastructure. Overlaps with Qascom on spectrum monitoring, anti-spoofing, and timing assurance offerings.
• Hexagon / NovAtel: Large incumbent GNSS/positioning vendor covering OEM receivers, simulators (via Antcom/Skydel), and security features such as spoofing detection. An established alternative for the same anchor customers Qascom targets.

Emerging players

• PhasorLab: European deep-tech startup focused on GNSS anti-spoofing and resilient PNT. Closer in stage and size to Qascom and one of the natural emerging-competitor references alongside.

Direct peers

• Spirent Communications: Global leader in GNSS/PNT simulation and testing solutions serving aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure. Competes head-on with Qascom's simulator portfolio for enterprise and government RFIs.
• IFEN GmbH: Long-established European vendor of GNSS simulators and testing tools. Directly comparable to Qascom's GNSS Simulators and the newly released Lunar PNT Simulator on technology, customer base, and ESA/government channel.
• Septentrio: GNSS receiver manufacturer specializing in high-precision, interference- and spoofing-resilient positioning. Direct overlap with Qascom's GNSS receivers and position-verification products for space, defense, and critical-infrastructure customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qascom
• Instagraminstagram.com/qascom.official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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