Advanced Navigation has expanded its Boreas product range with the launch of the 50 Series, a compact fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation system designed to deliver assured positioning, navigation and timing (APNT) in contested environments.
The Australian company, known for its autonomous systems and navigation technologies, said the new series includes two devices: the A50, an attitude and heading reference system, and the D50, a strategic-grade inertial navigation system.
Both are equipped with North-seeking gyrocompasses capable of determining true North independently of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
Maximilian Doemling, head of Product at Advanced Navigation, said the 50 Series was developed with the realities of modern warfare in mind.
“The modern battlefield is no longer defined by only physical boundaries, but by electromagnetic dominance,” Doemling said. “In this new reality, assuming navigation will ‘just work’ is a mission-critical oversight.”
According to the company, the D50 is equipped with multi-band GNSS receivers and optional electronic counter-countermeasure (ECCM) capabilities, enabling it to withstand jamming and spoofing attempts.
“In heavily contested zones, the D50’s advanced ECCM capabilities deliver uncompromising protection against nefarious attempts of GNSS jamming and spoofing,” Doemling said. “It is a powerful counter-EW solution built to operate under direct electronic attack.”
The 50 Series is designed for integration into a range of defence platforms, including radar systems, counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS), maritime vessels, and autonomous vehicles.
It weighs 910 grams and has been tested to military standards for shock and vibration, enabling its use in environments where space and weight are constrained.
Advanced Navigation emphasised that the system’s manufacturing process is central to its delivery. The company said its vertically integrated manufacturing enables products to be delivered in weeks rather than years, supported by a three-year warranty.
“The ultimate capability is availability,” the company said, noting that its streamlined production allows for shorter lead times while ensuring consistency and performance.
The company also highlighted that its defence team is comprised entirely of veterans, a group it intends to expand further this year.
Advanced Navigation said their military expertise informs product design and speeds integration by ensuring technologies are tailored to real-world operational needs.
The Boreas A50 and D50 will be available from early October 2025, with the D50 featuring ECCM capabilities set for release in mid-November.
For more information on the products, visit the company’s website.
