Advanced Navigation, a provider of assured positioning navigation and timing (APNT) technologies, has finalized a USD $6 million deal with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA). Under the deal, Advanced Navigation will supply HDA with 138 Boreas D70 units, a strategic-grade digital fiber-optic gyroscope (DFOG) inertial navigation system (INS), as part of the LAND 400 Phase 3 program.
This dual-use technology is optimized for contested environments where the accuracy or availability of GNSS cannot be guaranteed.
“As GNSS spoofing grows increasingly prevalent in conflict zones, Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems have never been more vital for national security,” said Advanced Navigation CEO Chris Shaw.
“With sovereign control over this critical technology, nations ensure reliable decision-making, strategic autonomy, and heightened combat efficiency in the face of emerging threats and security concerns.”
LAND 400 Phase 3: Ready, Reliable and Responsive
The LAND 400 Phase 3 program is an undertaking aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) armored vehicles. HDA is contracted to deliver 129 Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) to ensure the Australian Army can respond to land challenges, while providing high-level protection and mobility for soldiers. The total value of the project is approximately AUD $7 billion dollars.
According to HDA, the Redback vehicles are advanced fifth-generation IFVs, developed specifically for Australian requirements while utilizing the latest technology. The integration of Advanced Navigation’s INS enables these vehicles to achieve unprecedented levels of autonomy and resilience without the aid of GNSS.
“Advanced Navigation was selected for its superior performance, competitive positioning and ability to deliver high-capacity orders with all-rounded support. This deal underscores our commitment to retaining critical technology within allied nations, and strengthening Hanwha’s ties with the Australian defense industry,” an HDA spokesperson said.
“Our collaboration with Hanwha and investment in dual-use PNT solutions will expand our global footprint and enhance economic development,” said Shaw. “Dual-use technologies, with both military and commercial applications, are essential for maintaining operational resilience while further building the industrial capacity Australia needs.”
