Advanced Navigation is establishing PNT Centers of Excellence (COE) across Europe and the United States, to expand the manufacturing, engineering, support, and servicing of its inertial navigation systems (INS) for GNSS-denied environments.
Beginning with the UK COE as the first of many, Advanced Navigation aims to drive innovations in autonomous systems and APNT globally. This expansion follows the company’s recent launch of the Boreas 50 series, a compact North-seeking fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) INS.
Advanced Navigation’s inaugural center, a strategic hub within the global production network, will supplement its Australian workforce and establish a robust, onshore supply chain that meets local standards, regulations, and security requirements.
The new centers will drive Advanced Navigation partnerships with regional innovators specializing in critical PNT sensing and aiding technologies, such as inertial (optical gyroscopes and MEMS), vision-based, LiDAR and Radar, and Acoustic Doppler (DVL) sensing.
Through an inertial-centered, multi-sensor approach, Advanced Navigation will deliver resilience in severe GNSS-contested environments. The company will also improve iteration speed, accelerate innovation cycles, strengthen quality assurance, and establish a tight ecosystem of technological excellence.
The investment therefore provides new opportunities for partners and research institutions across Europe and the U.S. to collaborate on technology, and achieve global advancements.
Grace Hynd, Chief Operating Officer of Advanced Navigation, stated, “This major expansion is a direct response to the growing demand for GNSS-denied navigation technology – driven by escalating electronic warfare threats, GNSS jamming and spoofing, and the critical need for resilient autonomy on the battlefield.”
“The UK PNT Centre of Excellence is the blueprint for our international expansion and the first of our planned onshore facilities across Europe and the United States. Each centre will allow us to collaborate directly with regional defence and technology leaders, building sovereign capability from within our allied nations. This is essential to deliver the resilient navigation systems demanded by the current security climate.”
Advanced Navigation has scaled rapidly over the past year, doubling its workforce and growing its manufacturing capacity to meet increasing demands from the defense sector. The company’s global PNT COEs therefore position Advanced Navigation for its next phase of growth, and lay the foundation to double its team over the next 12 months.
Advanced Navigation’s strategic growth also intends to meet the evolving operational needs of NATO forces. By establishing a presence within the industrial and innovation ecosystems of Europe and the U.S., the company strengthens the resilience of critical infrastructure, and develops new collaboration, employment, and technological innovation opportunities.
As modern operations become more complex and environments increasingly contested, reliable navigation capabilities have become a mission-critical strategic asset.
Alongside scaling production, the COEs will prioritize seamless interoperability across NATO’s varied land, sea, and air platforms, reducing integration time and costs for member nations.
Hynd commented, “With close proximity to major defence and aerospace powerhouses, as well as access to skilled specialists in optics and precision manufacturing, the UK is the perfect launchpad to meet the unprecedented need for our technology, while ensuring compliance with local security standards.”
The selection of the final location for the UK COE is underway, with considerations including access to technical talent, efficient logistics, and proximity to a major international airport. The chosen location will be confirmed in late 2025, and additional global centers specified in early 2026.
Advanced Navigation’s New Boreas 50 Series is currently being displayed at DSEI London, from 9-12 September. Meet the Team at Stand S2-116.
