Agilica has been named among 11 finalists in the SEAnnovation programme at EURONAVAL 2026 in Paris, recognising its development of positioning systems for maritime autonomous operations.
As naval and defence sectors increase their adoption of autonomous platforms, securing reliable navigation remains a primary hurdle, particularly for shipborne unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Many current alternatives rely on vision-based navigation when satellite signals are compromised, yet optical solutions often encounter constraints during adverse weather, degraded visibility, shifting light, or over featureless waters. To address these vulnerabilities, Agilica adapts long-standing aviation methodologies, which rely on independent, complementary positioning sources to execute critical landing and navigational maneuvers.
The company’s core platform, the patented Agilica Geolocation System (AGL), employs Ultra-Wideband (UWB) positioning technology to deliver decimetre-level positioning accuracy entirely independent of satellite feeds. Designed for environments where global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) are degraded, jammed, or unavailable, the system supports autonomous navigation, precision landings on moving vessels, and asset tracking across maritime, defence, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
Boden Dollie, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Agilica, noted the parallel to traditional aeronautical systems:
“Sometimes innovation isn’t about reinventing the wheel. It’s about taking principles that have worked for decades and applying them in entirely new ways. In aviation, we’ve long relied on systems like the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to guide aircraft safely and precisely to land, even when pilots can’t rely on visual references. Why shouldn’t we apply those same principles to autonomous drones landing on moving vessels? The technology has evolved, but the fundamental challenge hasn’t.
“At Agilica, we’re taking that proven thinking and applying modern positioning technologies to solve some of the toughest challenges in maritime autonomy. For me, the exciting part isn’t just proving that it works. It’s making it practical, accessible and scalable so that autonomous operations can move from exceptional demonstrations to everyday reality.”
At the EURONAVAL exhibition, running from 3–6 November 2026, Agilica will be represented by co-founders Boden Dollie and Chief Operating Officer Bart Scheers.
As part of the SEAnnovation finalist programme, Agilica will present its technology in the SEAnnovation Pitch programme in the Conference Room on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at 15:30.
Visitors can meet the Agilica team at Hall 6, Stand K104-21, during the exhibition.
