What Advanced Navigation does

Advanced Navigation is a Sydney-headquartered deep-tech company that designs and manufactures AI-powered inertial navigation systems (INS), acoustic navigation products, and autonomous robotics for environments where GNSS signals are unavailable, denied, or contested. The company's core technology fuses fiber optic gyroscope (FOG) and MEMS inertial sensors with proprietary laser Doppler velocity sensors (Chimera Land / LVS) and AI-driven sensor fusion software (AdNav Intelligence) to deliver navigation accuracy of 0.012%-0.05% error per distance traveled in fully GNSS-denied conditions, including active jamming and electronic warfare scenarios. Product lines span the Boreas FOG INS series (D50/D70/D90/A50/A70/A90) with strategic-grade precision and Electronic Counter-Countermeasure (ECCM) capabilities, the Certus MEMS GNSS/INS line, the Subsonus USBL acoustic positioning system, the Hydrus micro AUV, the Chimera Land laser velocity sensor for underground mining, and the LUNA space-qualified LiDAV sensor for NASA's CLPS lunar missions.

The company operates a B2B hardware-led business model with professional services revenue, primarily selling directly to defense primes (Kongsberg, Rheinmetall, Hanwha, Anduril), aerospace primes (Boeing, Airbus, NASA JPL), and major mining operators (BHP, Fortescue), supplemented by a growing channel partner network. Customer segments are dominated by Defense/Military and Mining, with secondary exposure to Marine/Subsea, Space/Aerospace, and Autonomous Systems/Agriculture. Advanced Navigation has deployed over 100,000 systems across 100+ countries, with 80%+ of revenue generated from US and European markets. Following a US$110 million Series C in March 2026 led by Airtree Ventures, the company achieved unicorn status at a >US$1 billion valuation and is expanding into U.S. and European PNT Centers of Excellence with plans for targeted acquisitions in robotics, photonics, AI, and quantum sensing.

Name

Advanced Navigation

Legal name

Advanced Navigation Pty Ltd

Website

https://advancednavigation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Advanced Navigation is a Sydney-based deep-tech company that designs AI-powered inertial navigation systems and robotics for GNSS-denied environments across defense, mining, aerospace, and space, with 100,000+ systems deployed globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inertial Navigation Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Inertial Navigation Systems (INS/IMU) (IMABAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spacecraft Avionics, Flight Computers & Software (IMABACAI), Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK), GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC), LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG), Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO)

Keywords

• Inertial navigation systems
• Fiber optic gyroscopes
• GNSS-denied navigation
• Multi-sensor fusion
• Autonomous positioning technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Navigation Systems: Sale of inertial navigation systems (INS), IMU/AHRS, acoustic navigation products, and accessories including Boreas series, Certus series, and velocity sensors. One-time hardware purchase model with enterprise sales motion.
2. Defense Platform Integration: Integration of navigation systems into defense platforms (vehicles, weapons systems, vessels) as OEM supplier to defense primes. Multi-million dollar deals with Kongsberg, Rheinmetall, Hanwha for strategic-grade precision targeting capabilities.
3. Professional Services: Support services including on-site and off-site technical support, training, and integration assistance. Offered through dedicated support channels with hourly fee or capped fee arrangements.
4. Space Technology Contracts: Government-funded development contracts for space-qualified navigation technology including LUNA sensor for NASA lunar missions and precision navigation for rocket launches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Advanced Navigation designs and manufactures AI-powered inertial navigation systems (INS), fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG) and MEMS-based IMU/AHRS, laser velocity sensors, and acoustic navigation systems for platforms operating in GNSS-denied, jammed, or spoofed environments. Its products — including the Boreas FOG INS series, Certus MEMS INS/AHRS, Chimera Land laser velocity sensor, LUNA space-grade LiDAV sensor, and Hydrus micro AUV with Subsonus USBL — are sold to defense primes, mining operators, aerospace and space agencies, and autonomous systems integrators worldwide. The company complements its hardware with the AdNav Intelligence software suite for navigation setup, operation, and post-processing.

Product overview

Advanced Navigation delivers a comprehensive portfolio of inertial navigation and autonomous sensing products organized across hardware systems and software platforms. The core hardware lineup includes: (1) Boreas FOG INS series (D50, D70, D90, A50, A70, A90) — fiber-optic gyroscope-based navigation systems ranging from compact tactical-grade to strategic-grade precision; (2) Certus/Certus Evo and Certus Mini series — MEMS-based GNSS/INS and AHRS products for applications requiring miniaturized form factors; (3) Acoustic navigation products including the Hydrus micro AUV, Subsonus USBL, and Subsonus Tag for subsea and underwater operations; (4) Chimera Land 3D Laser Velocity Sensor (LVS) — a Doppler velocimetry-based velocity aiding sensor that significantly constrains INS drift; (5) LUNA — the space-qualified LiDAV sensor derived from LVS technology for lunar landing applications. The software layer is anchored by AdNav Intelligence, a solutions suite providing Studio configuration tools and support services. Products span IMU/AHRS, INS, acoustic navigation, and velocity aiding categories, targeting defense, mining, aerospace, marine, and space industries requiring resilient GPS-denied/GNSS-denied positioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boreas: Fiber optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation system product line including Boreas A50, D50, D70, and D90 models for defense and autonomous applications.
• Certus
• Hydrus
• Subsonus
• Chimera Land
• LUNA
• AdNav Intelligence

Products and services

• Boreas D70 & D90 High-precision fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation systems providing ultra-fast accuracy, position and orientation for defense, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace platforms operating in GPS-denied environments. Includes the D70 and flagship D90 with strategic-grade precision targeting capabilities.
• Boreas A50 & D50 Compact FOG INS with north-seeking gyrocompass capability; D50 includes Electronic Counter-Countermeasure (ECCM) for detecting and neutralizing GNSS jamming and spoofing attacks. Designed for defense, UAS, and autonomous platforms in GPS-denied environments.
• Certus Evo MEMS-based GNSS/INS combining ultra-high accuracy micro-electromechanical sensors with intelligent software and dual-antenna RTK GNSS for reliable positioning and heading in contested environments. Targets autonomous vehicles and industrial platforms needing compact, high-performance INS.
• Certus MEMS-based inertial navigation system providing reliable positioning through sensor fusion of accelerometers, gyroscopes, and GNSS receivers for use in contested or GNSS-denied environments.
• Certus Mini N Compact MEMS GNSS/INS for space-constrained autonomous platforms requiring high-performance navigation in a miniaturized form factor.
• Certus Mini D Compact MEMS GNSS/INS with dual-antenna RTK for enhanced heading accuracy in miniaturized form factor, targeting space-constrained autonomous systems.
• Certus Mini A Compact MEMS IMU/AHRS providing attitude and heading reference in miniaturized form factor for space-constrained autonomous and industrial platforms.
• Motus MEMS IMU/AHRS delivering compact, high-performance sensor measurements for navigation and orientation in autonomous and industrial applications.
• Boreas A70 & A90 High-performance FOG-based IMU/AHRS with strategic-grade fiber-optic gyroscope technology for ultra-precise attitude reference in defense and aerospace applications.
• GNSS Compass Satellite compass providing dual-antenna GNSS heading and positioning for maritime and land applications.
• Hydrus Micro hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for underwater inspections, featuring integrated navigation and robotic capabilities using acoustic navigation for subsea positioning.
• Subsonus Acoustic USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline) navigation system for highly accurate marine and subsea positioning of underwater targets.
• Subsonus Tag Acoustic transponder tag for subsea navigation and tracking applications.
• Chimera Land 3D Laser Velocity Sensor providing precise body velocity measurements for reliable dead reckoning in GPS-denied environments using infrared laser Doppler velocimetry. Validated at 1.4 km depth in underground mining.
• LUNA (LiDAV) Space-qualified laser navigation sensor for autonomous lunar landing using laser Doppler velocimetry to provide precise velocity and altitude information relative to planetary surfaces.
• AdNav Intelligence Software solutions suite for easy setup and operation of navigation systems, including Studio configuration software and Support tools.
• Air Data Unit 2.0 Speed sensor providing air data measurements for enhanced navigation accuracy in airborne applications.
• OBDII Odometer Vehicle speed sensor interfacing via OBDII for wheel-speed aiding in ground vehicle navigation.
• Poseidon Subsea antenna for GNSS reception in maritime applications.
• Kinematica Post-processing software for GNSS/INS data analysis and trajectory optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.012% error per distance traveled (7.5m over 65km) under deliberate jamming and electronic warfare conditions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• U.S. Air Force 746th Test SquadroncoreTechnology or Integration · 4 February 2026Expanded partnerships for 2026 APEX program participation. Testing navigation systems for contested environment operations.
• Kongsberg Defence & AerospaceflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 4 December 2025Multi-million deal to supply 50+ Boreas D90 FOG INS systems for integration into PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon system. Supported by Australian Department of Defence's Global Supply Chain Program. Strategic-grade precision targeting in contested environments.
• BHPcoreTechnology or Integration · 12 August 2025Deep Mining Call partnership for underground navigation technology validation. Achieved sub-0.1% navigation error at 1.4km depth in Pyhäsalmi Mine, Finland. Partnership for commercial availability in late 2025.
• Maximilian DoemlingminorOthers · 28 February 2025Appointed as Head of Product Management. Autonomy expert joining to lead product strategy and development.
• Wayne PrenderminorOthers · 9 January 2025Appointed as Global Head of Defense. U.S. defense industry veteran to drive defense business growth.
• RheinmetallflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 20 December 2024Partnered for Australia's largest-ever defence export deal. Inertial navigation solutions for combat vehicles. Multi-million dollar follow-on orders.
• NILEQcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2024Collaboration on breakthrough resilient navigation technology. Fingerprint-inspired non-GPS navigation for drones and autonomous vehicles using Earth's magnetic fingerprint.
• Hanwha Defence Australia / Hanwha AerospacecoreTechnology or Integration · 12 September 2024MoU signed to propel military navigation technology forward. $6-8.7M deal for Boreas D70 INS for GNSS-degraded navigation. Collaboration on defense platform integration.
• Intuitive MachinescoreTechnology or Integration · 28 June 2023Selected to provide LUNA laser navigation sensor for autonomous lunar landers, rovers, and drones under NASA's Artemis program. Demonstration on Nova-C lander targeting Moon's South Pole in 2027.
• MBDAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on resilient navigation technology for defense applications. INS integration partnership.
• U.S. Army (APEX Program)coreTechnology or IntegrationThird year of participation in All-Domain Persistent Experiment (APEX) testing. Demonstrated navigation technology under GNSS-denied conditions with deliberate jamming and electronic warfare scenarios.
• Joint Navigation Warfare CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationContinued partnership for 2026 APEX program. Collaboration on resilient PNT technology validation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• VectorNav Technologies: VectorNav is a direct peer producing tactical-grade MEMS inertial navigation systems for unmanned systems, defense, and autonomous applications. It competes in the same Certus-class INS tier and the broader IMU/AHRS market, particularly for UAS and robotics integration use cases.
• Oxford Technical Solutions (OxTS): OxTS is a direct peer producing GNSS/INS products primarily for automotive testing, ADAS development, and autonomous vehicle applications. It competes in adjacent automotive and autonomous-systems segments where Advanced Navigation's Certus Evo and ground-vehicle navigation products also compete.
• Exail (formerly iXblue): Exail is the closest direct peer to Advanced Navigation in FOG-based inertial navigation systems, offering the Phins and Marins INS product lines used across naval, hydrographic, and defense applications. Both companies compete head-to-head in strategic-grade FOG INS for naval vessels, AUVs, and precision defense platforms, with overlapping product positioning and customer profiles.
• SBG Systems: SBG Systems is a direct peer in MEMS-based GNSS/INS products, with strong positioning in surveying, mapping, and autonomous vehicle applications. It overlaps with Advanced Navigation in the Certus/MEMS INS tier and competes across unmanned systems, marine, and autonomous ground vehicle segments.

Broad incumbents

• Safran Electronics & Defense: Safran (incorporating the former iXblue assets and Sagem navigation heritage) supplies inertial and hybrid navigation systems for naval, land, and air defense applications across Europe. It is a broad incumbent competitor on European defense INS procurement, with strong relationships with French and other European primes.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell is a broad incumbent in inertial navigation, producing the HG1930 IMU and strategic-grade INS products integrated across major US DoD platforms, commercial aircraft, and space systems. It is the dominant scale player in defense-grade INS and a frequent competitor on large platform integration programs where Advanced Navigation competes.
• NovAtel (Hexagon): NovAtel, part of Hexagon's Positioning Intelligence division, is a broad incumbent in high-precision GNSS positioning and GNSS/INS integration. It is a competitor in GNSS-aided INS markets across surveying, agriculture, defense, and autonomous systems, with deep OEM relationships.
• Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman produces the LN-100, LN-200, and LN-260 family of inertial navigation systems widely used across US DoD and allied platforms. It is a tier-1 incumbent competitor on strategic-grade INS requirements, with deep prime-contractor relationships and decades of qualification heritage on military platforms.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a tier-1 defense incumbent producing inertial measurement units and integrated navigation systems across multiple defense and aerospace platforms. It is a frequent competitor on US DoD INS procurement and has broader communications and EW portfolio offerings that complement its INS business.

Emerging players

• Xona Space Systems: Xona Space Systems is an emerging commercial LEO PNT constellation operator building a commercial GPS alternative with jamming-resistant positioning. It represents a partial overlap / potential future competitor to Advanced Navigation's GNSS-denied value proposition if commercial LEO PNT achieves mass-market availability and reduces the premium for strategic-grade FOG INS.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/advanced-navigation

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors13 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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