Advanced Navigation is establishing PNT Centers of Excellence (COE) across Europe and the U.S., beginning with the UK, to scale the manufacturing, engineering, support, and servicing of its inertial navigation systems (INS) for GNSS-denied environments.
This development follows the launch of the Boreas 50 series, a compact North-seeking fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) INS that offers resilient, reliable navigation in modern battlefields and integrates Electronic Protection (EP) for high-threat scenarios.
Selection of the final UK COE location is underway, focusing on access to a deep pool of technical talent and superior logistics, as well as proximity to a major international airport. The final UK center location will reportedly be confirmed in late 2025 with further global centers confirmed in early 2026.
Grace Hynd, Chief Operating Officer of Advanced Navigation, commented, “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.
“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.”
Building Supply Chain Resilience
To supplement its Australian workforce and establish a robust onshore supply chain that meets local standards, regulations, and security requirements, Advanced Navigation plans to partner with regional innovators specializing in critical PNT sensing and aiding technologies, including:
- Inertial (optical gyroscopes and MEMS) sensing
- Vision-based sensing
- LiDAR and Radar sensing
- Acoustic Doppler (DVL) sensing
Through this, Advanced Navigation will improve iteration speed, accelerate innovation cycles, strengthen quality assurance, and build an ecosystem of technological excellence.
Supporting NATO Forces
This strategic expansion is designed to directly address the evolving operational needs of NATO forces. By embedding itself within the industrial and innovation landscapes of Europe and the United States, Advanced Navigation is set to bolster the resilience of critical infrastructure while creating new opportunities for collaboration, jobs, and technological advancement.
Beyond scaling production, the centers will focus on enabling seamless interoperability across NATO’s diverse land, sea, and air platforms, significantly reducing integration time and cost for member nations.
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