Ministry of Defense, IAI inaugurate advanced navigation technology center 

The center is to focus on developing and producing non-GPS systems for the battlefield of the future. The technology is described as a game-changer in the field of inertial navigation

Ministry of Defense, IAI inaugurate advanced navigation technology center 

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A new technological center dedicated to developing and producing non-GPS navigation systems was recently launched by the Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), part of Israel's Ministry of Defense (IMOD), and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). In the new center, IAI is to develop and manufacture highly-accurate inertial sensors. These sensors will enable the production of next generation navigation systems, and will significantly increase their performance and capabilities, IAI said.

The innovative navigation sensor technology leverages unique Israeli innovation based on years of research and collaboration between DDR&D and IAI. These sensors will be implemented in various operational systems within Israel's defense systems, thus enabling Israel to maintain its qualitative advantage and to continue to address the challenges of the modern battlefield, according to the company. 

Brig. Gen. Yaniv Rotem, Chief of R&D at DDR&D, said, "In launching the new compound, DDR&D demonstrates our position at the forefront of technology and its contribution to Israel's technological independence. The extensive know how and experience accumulated at DDR&D and TAMAM, our partners, allowed us to challenge ourselves with this new endeavor and accomplish something impressive. The follow-up program is just as challenging and we plan to work diligently until we prove the new capability in the various applications and in collaboration with IDF units."

Avi Elisha, GM of IAI’s TAMAM Division, said, "Our partnership with IMOD DDR&D dates back many years. We work together to achieve the ongoing enhancement of the innovative navigation systems for Israel. The new center we launched will allow highly accurate navigation capabilities with IAI’s unique technologies. Only a handful of countries have this technology, which is a game-changer in the field of inertial navigation."

The new navigation technology center established in TAMAM, the electro-optics and navigation division of IAI’s Systems Missiles and Space Group, is said to represent decades of experience in developing navigation systems.

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