September 13, 2024

Advanced Navigation and Hanwha partner to develop high-performance navigation systems

By Defence Industru Europe

The Albanese Government have announced that Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) has been downselected as the preferred tenderer for the multibillion dollar Land 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) programme with the Redback IFV, with final Government Approval to be sought at the conclusion of contract negotiations. — Photo: Hanwha Defense Australia.

Advanced Navigation, Hanwha Aerospace, and Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced assured positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) solutions. This collaboration aims to create high-performance inertial navigation systems (INS) suitable for use in autonomous, airborne, and crewed systems in environments where GPS signals may be compromised.

The partnership will focus on enhancing precision targeting and vehicle navigation capabilities across land and air domains. The newly developed solutions will be integrated into Hanwha Aerospace’s global supply chain, supporting both Australian and international strategic APNT interests.

By combining Advanced Navigation’s expertise in digital fibre-optic gyroscope (DFOG) technologies with Hanwha’s established aerospace and defence capabilities, the agreement aims to strengthen Australia’s manufacturing and supply chain resilience to meet the demands of global military supply chains.

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HDA’s Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) in Melbourne will play a crucial role in this initiative, providing facilities to support the production and maintenance of tracked armoured vehicles. The site features multiple assembly lines, a 1,200-metre test track, a deep-water test facility, an obstacle course, and a research and development centre. The second phase of development will include Australia’s EMI/EMC (electromagnetic interference/compatibility) chamber, a test shooting tunnel, and expanded manufacturing capabilities.

In New South Wales, Advanced Navigation’s manufacturing facility will focus on the secure production of APNT solutions, particularly the strategic-grade DFOGs, which are essential for detecting the Earth’s rotation with high sensitivity.