Advanced Navigation will provide Rheinmetall Defence Australia with additional fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation systems (INS) for integration onto the more than 100 Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV) being built for the German Army.
“Precise navigation is paramount to the survivability of armoured vehicles. It provides the situational awareness and ability to coordinate with other units needed to stay operational in challenging environments, where GPS signals are unavailable or unreliable,” said Advanced Navigation CEO Chris Shaw.
All Australian-built Boxer CRVs for the German Army will be equipped with Advanced Navigation's FOG INS. The order comes under the auspices of Rheinmetall's participation in the Global Supply Chain (GSC) program.
“In Australia, Rheinmetall is the largest supplier of military vehicles to the country's armed forces. Our PNT solution equips the Boxer CRVs with accurate and robust navigation independent of satellite signals, ensuring they maintain tactical advantage in all conditions, even in electronic warfare scenarios. It is a huge honour to be selected as their partner, in a time of rising geopolitical conflicts.”