Exail to Supply FOG INS for Czech Artillery Command & Reconnaissance Vehicles

Exail has been chosen by the Czech Republic’s VTU to provide its Advans Series Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for artillery command and reconnaissance vehicles, ensuring precise navigation in GNSS-denied environments By William Mackenzie / 10 Apr 2025

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Exail to Supply FOG INS for Czech Artillery Command & Recon
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Exail has been selected by Vojensky technicky ustav, s.p. (VTU), the Czech Republic’s military technical institute, to supply its Advans Series Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for integration into artillery command and reconnaissance vehicles of the Czech defense forces.

Exail to Supply FOG INS for Czech Artillery Command & Reconnaissance Vehicles.
Advans Series Inertial Navigation System (INS)

Based on Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology, the Advans INS will equip these vehicles with precise navigation, positioning and orientation capabilities, ensuring dependable performance in GNSS-denied environments.

With built-in resilience against spoofing and jamming threats, it delivers uninterrupted operational capabilities, supporting critical command and reconnaissance tasks in all conditions.

The Advans Series INS, in service with over 20 land defense forces, supports a wide range of land platforms, including combat vehicles, optronic turrets, radars and air defense systems, ensuring reliable operation in demanding environments.

A VTU representative commented, “We are pleased to work with Exail to enhance the capabilities of the Czech land defense forces. The Advans Series INS meets our need for a highly reliable, precise system that will enable the Czech forces to operate effectively in the most demanding environments.”

Jean-Baptiste Fruchart, Regional Sales Manager at Exail, added, “We are proud to partner with VTU in supporting the Czech army with our advanced navigation technology. We greatly appreciate the spirit of collaboration between VTU and Exail and the trust they showed us. With this new contract, Exail further strengthens its position in land defense navigation, building on recent successes in Northern Europe, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom.”

Posted by William Mackenzie Will is a Content Specialist at Defense Advancement. Since 2024, he has reported on innovation in defense platforms, mission systems, and situational awareness technologies. With a background in professional copywriting and editorial content, Will provides well-informed coverage of developments in electronic warfare, rugged systems, and advanced capabilities that are shaping the future of defense operations. Connect
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