Global leaders Advanced Navigation and MBDA have announced a partnership to co-develop a resilient navigation system integrating MBDA’s NILEQ absolute positioning technology. This collaboration aims to provide absolute positioning for a variety of airborne platforms, reducing the reliance on GPS and enhancing navigation systems’ resilience against interference.
The technology, inspired by biological change detection processes, utilizes neuromorphic sensors to derive and match terrain fingerprints, allowing for passive and interference-resistant absolute positioning over land. This solution will improve the safety of beyond visual line of sight operations and address the increasing demand for GPS alternatives in light of rising geopolitical conflicts and electronic warfare threats.
The partnership between Advanced Navigation and MBDA demonstrates a commitment to enhancing bilateral relations between the UK and Australia, as well as supporting AUKUS efforts in translating advanced research into practical applications for national security. The companies plan to validate the NILEQ technology through an airborne demonstration in Australia.
Advanced Navigation, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, has a strong track record in manufacturing navigation and autonomous systems, while MBDA is a leading European group specializing in complex systems for national defense. Together, they aim to leverage their expertise to develop innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern navigation technologies in both civilian and military domains. #JoinTheAutonomyRevolution
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