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Honeywell is introducing a new software platform that enables inertial navigation systems (INS) to integrate data from multiple alternative navigation systems.
Modern navigation systems depend on GNSS inputs to maintain INS accuracy. When GNSS signals are jammed, spoofed, or blocked, the INS requires an alternative positioning source to navigate accurately—especially during extended missions.
While no single alternative navigation system can fully replace GNSS, Honeywell’s layered architecture enables users to combine alternative systems to meet specific operational requirements.
2. Teledyne Marine Tackles Underwater Threats at SeaSEC Challenge 2025
Teledyne Marine, in collaboration with Teledyne Geospatial, has taken part in the SeaSEC Challenge 2025 (SCW25), an international event dedicated to testing and validating maritime security technologies in operationally realistic scenarios.
Held off the coast of Scheveningen, Netherlands, the two-week exercise brought together defense ministries, industry leaders, and research bodies from six nations to address the growing need to secure critical underwater infrastructure.
Teledyne Marine participated in all three of the challenge’s complex missions, showcasing multi-technology solutions spanning sonar, AUVs, hydrophones, and more.
3. ARK Electronics Unveils ARK Just a Jetson Series
ARK Electronics, a provider of cutting-edge electronics technologies for drones and robotics, has unveiled the ARK Just a Jetson series.
The ARK Just a Jetson is an NDAA compliant and made in the USA NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/Nano Carrier Board. It supports direct battery input up to 75V and includes a built-in IMU.
Based on insights from the ARK Jetson PAB Carrier and user feedback, ARK has designed the Just a Jetson for users who need an NDAA-compliant NVIDIA Robotics Jetson carrier but already have a flight controller or don’t require one.
4. OceanAlpha Showcases L25 USV Capabilities in Dubai
OceanAlpha completed its L25 Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) demonstration at Port Rashid, Dubai, showcasing tailored solutions for offshore energy, hydrographic surveying, and smart port development across the Middle East.
Supported by strategic partners SINO and Sitech Gulf, the event combined static displays of the vessel at the marina with dynamic demonstrations of autonomous navigation, sensor integration, and real-time data collection.
Real-time data from these operations streamed to the indoor Remote Operation Centre (ROC), where attendees viewed synchronized displays of navigation paths, sonar scans, and seabed maps, demonstrating how the USV’s end-to-end workflow can enhance efficiency in the energy and maritime sectors.
5. Red Cat and ESAero Partner to Scale Production of Teal’s Black Widow™ sUAS
Red Cat Holdings has partnered with aerospace manufacturing specialist Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) to provide certified production capabilities for the Black Widow™ sUAS (small unmanned aerial system), developed by its subsidiary, Teal Drones.
The collaboration will support increased manufacturing throughput and engineering services as Red Cat scales production to fulfil U.S. Army contracts and meet growing demand for Teal’s Black Widow sUAS and its subsystems.
Teal’s Black Widow drone is purpose-built for Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) missions, offering military personnel enhanced situational awareness, autonomous operation, and rugged performance in contested environments.
