Advanced Navigation and Hanwha link for inertial navigation

Defence contractor Hanwha and assured positioning navigation and timing (APNT) developer Advanced Navigation are to co-develop strategic-grade inertial navigation systems (INS).

This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Sydney based Advanced Navigation, and Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) to develop high-performance navigation systems for autonomous, airborne and crewed systems.

This will be used for precision targeting and vehicle navigation in global navigation satellite system (GNSS)-contested environments across land and air domains.

Advanced Navigation CEO Chris Shaw said: “The landscape of sovereign defence manufacturing is experiencing a seismic shift, driven by advanced technologies like automation, machine learning, and precision engineering.

“Traditional approaches are no longer sufficient in meeting the complex demands of modern PNT systems.”

Under the agreement, the co-developed solutions will be integrated into Hanwha Aerospace’s global supply chain for Australia and international markets.

Hanwha Defence Australia, Acting Managing Director Dean Michie said: “In support of uplifting the Australian industrial base, we look forward to equipping partners with next-generation solutions for accurate targeting, secure navigation, and synchronised operations in situations where Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals may be degraded.

“This important sovereign capability will further strengthen the growing Australian South Korean relationship.”

Picture: Hanwha Defence Australia