Hanwha selects Advanced Navigation in $6 million deal for GNSS-based navigation

The $6 million deal between Advanced Navigation and Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) involves 138 Boreas D70 units, a high-performance digital fibre-optic gyroscope (DFOG) inertial navigation system (INS) for optimising positioning and timing in environments where global navigation satellite system (GNSS) accuracy or availability in competitive environments where positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) cannot be guaranteed. This dual-use technology is part of the LAND 400 Phase III programme to enhance the capabilities of Australian Defence Force (ADF) armoured vehicles. HDA is contracting for the delivery of 129 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), which will be able to operate without the need for Advanced Navigation's INS. These vehicles, integrated with Advanced Navigation's INS, will be able to achieve autonomy and adaptability without the need for GNSS assistance, resulting in improved operational efficiency and reliability of decision-making.

In addition to the Boreas D70 unit supplied by Advanced Navigation, Septentrio, another company specialising in high-precision GNSS solutions, is also providing advanced GNSS technology.Septentrio  Mosaic GNSS module is a multi-band, multi-constellation GPS/GNSS receiver capable of challenging environments and supports all current and future GNSS satellite signals.
The Mosaic GNSS module incorporates Septentrio  unique AIM+ technology, an advanced on-board interference mitigation technology that suppresses interference ranging from simple continuous narrowband signals to complex broadband and pulsed jammers, ensuring the best possible availability, reliability and accuracy.

Designed with ease of use in mind, the Mosaic GNSS module includes an intuitive web-based user interface that makes operation and monitoring easy. The module can be integrated into a variety of applications, such as UAVs, robotics, autonomous systems, construction and agriculture, to provide powerful, high-precision RTK positioning This modularity and flexibility makes the Mosaic GNSS module ideal for a wide range of applications requiring precise positioning in complex environments.

The LAND 400 Phase III program is one of the Australian Army's largest procurement programmes to date and is designed to replace the M-113AS4 armoured personnel carriers with new tracked infantry fighting vehicles. The programme will procure approximately 450 infantry fighting vehicles and mobility support vehicles, including 312 infantry fighting vehicles, 26 command and control vehicles, 16 combined fire vehicles, 11 engineering survey vehicles, 18 maintenance vehicles, 39 combat engineering vehicles, and 28 ambulance and rescue vehicles, and calls for the new equipment to be fielded in 2025.

The Redback IFV, Hanwha Aerospace's first successful export model, was developed specifically for Australia's needs and utilises the latest technology. The vehicle, which weighs 42 tonnes, has advanced sensors, command and control capabilities, is capable of mounting long-range weapon systems and anti-tank missiles, and has a top speed of more than 65km/hr. It will be equipped with innovative technologies such as composite rubber tracks and see-through helmet displays.

Advanced Navigation's partnership with Hanwha Australia Defence and its investment in dual-use PNT solutions will expand its global footprint and contribute to economic development. This collaboration underscores the commitment to retaining key technologies in allied countries and strengthens Hanwha's ties with the Australian defence industry. Meanwhile, the addition of Septentrio  Mosaic GNSS module adds further technical depth and versatility to the programme, ensuring accurate and reliable positioning information in a variety of environments.