Chess Dynamics‘ OMEGA high-performance positioner has entered operational use as a critical component of the Blue Jay Horizon maritime system.
Developed by Australian defense specialist Mellori Solutions, the Blue Jay Horizon system was recently launched at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. The platform is designed to allow maritime crews to train, test, and build confidence in their sensors by simulating real-world conditions. This development highlights a growing international demand for adaptable, sovereign Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities.
The integration of the OMEGA positioner provides the system with the necessary stability to handle heavy payloads while maintaining precision. This capability is essential for navies and maritime operators who require reliable sensor performance during continuous motion and challenging environmental conditions.
Andy Smith, Managing Director at Chess Dynamics, said, “OMEGA was developed to meet our customers’ need to precisely position payloads of increasingly heavier weights. Its rapid integration into Blue Jay Horizon demonstrates the trusted partnership established with Mellori — a collaboration that enables complex, capability-enhancing systems to be delivered efficiently and effectively to end-users.”
The technical requirements for the system necessitated a gyro-stabilized positioning pedestal capable of functioning in high-sea states. By utilizing specialist expertise from Chess Dynamics, the integration ensures that the platform’s payloads remain precisely aligned and effective regardless of vessel movement.
Phil Guy, Managing Director at Mellori, added, “Blue Jay Horizon will operate in a demanding maritime environment which will require an exceptional understanding of one of its most critical subsystems — the gyro-stabilised positioning pedestal. Chess Dynamics has provided the specialist expertise needed to ensure OMEGA meets the rigorous performance demands of high-sea states, long-range positioning accuracy, and continuous stabilisation under motion. This technical integration ensures that Blue Jay Horizon’s payloads remain precisely aligned and fully effective, even in the most challenging conditions, reinforcing the system’s reliability for navies and maritime operators worldwide.”
