High-Performance Inertial Sensing & Navigation Systems for Military Land Vehicles & Ground Forces

LITEF is a leading developer of inertial sensing and navigation systems for military land vehicles and ground forces, designed to provide the highest level of reliability and performance under mission-critical conditions. Our ITAR-free products are based on state-of-the-art MEMS and FOG inertial technologies, and we are constantly upgrading their capabilities to ensure that they keep pace with the rapidly-evolving modern battlefield.

Designed and manufactured in Germany, our rugged products are designed with accuracy and SWaP (size, weight and power) foremost in mind, with no compromise in robustness or reliability. They have been supplied to a wide range of clients around the world and can be easily customized to suit the needs of OEMs and defense primes.

Our Products

B-290

MEMS three-axis accelerometer for custom inertial system development

The B-290 is a compact MEMS accelerometer that is ideal for users looking to built their own inertial sensors for military and defense applications, and is available in several variants to suit a range of requirements.

The highly reliable unit is maintenance-free and outputs temperature-compensated acceleration data via a serial interface.

µCORS

Rugged MEMS rotation rate sensor for harsh environments

The µCORS MEMS rotation rate sensor provides a reliable and cost-effective alternative to comparable FOG sensors, delivering high-precision output data even under high levels of shock and vibration. Temperature-compensated angular rate, angle increment or accumulated angle data can be output via various interface options, allowing the sensor to be easily integrated into a range of platforms.

µFORS

Compact FOG angle & rotation rate sensor

The compact and lightweight µFORS fibre optic rate sensor has been designed specifically for challenging battlefield conditions in all domains, and delivers compensated angle or rotation rate data via an asynchronous or synchronous digital IBIS interface. The ultra-reliable low-SWAP sensor has no moving parts, making it highly resistant to shock and vibration, and requires no periodic maintenance.

Land Navigator Systems

Hybrid navigation systems for military tracked and wheeled vehicles

Our Land Navigator systems provide uninterrupted positioning and heading information for crews and guidance systems of tanks, armoured personnel carriers, and other military vehicles, and have been successfully deployed on board the Leopard 2 main battle tank. Supporting a range of NATO and commercial external GPS receivers, the hybrid inertial systems ensure reliable navigation even during jamming attacks.