Advanced Navigation has signed a multi-million-dollar agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) to supply more than 50 Boreas D90 fibre-optic gyroscope inertial navigation systems (FOG INS) for integration into the PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon system. The deal marks an expanded phase of collaboration between the two companies and strengthens Advanced Navigation’s role within KONGSBERG’s global supply chain.
The Boreas D90 is a strategic-grade inertial navigation system built for extreme operational environments and GNSS-denied conditions. Its integration into the PROTECTOR RS4 is intended to enhance precision targeting, stabilisation and survivability, particularly in contested electronic warfare (EW) scenarios.
Advanced Navigation said its vertically integrated manufacturing model – covering design, component sourcing, assembly and EW-environment testing – allows it to scale production rapidly and meet KONGSBERG’s delivery requirements. CEO and co-founder Chris Shaw said the agreement reflects increasing global trust in the company’s technology as defence forces seek resilient sensing and navigation systems.
The PROTECTOR RS4, deployed by more than 30 nations, is one of the world’s most widely fielded remote weapon systems. It supports a range of payloads including small- and medium-calibre weapons and guided munitions, and its modular sensor suite offers day, night and laser-rangefinder capability. The system’s stabilised 2+2 axis architecture enables operators to maintain line-of-sight regardless of platform movement.
KONGSBERG said integrating the Boreas D90 will allow the RS4 to maintain georeferenced precision and locked targeting even under GNSS disruption, positioning it among the few remote weapon systems capable of sustained accuracy during active EW attack.
The agreement contributes to Australia’s Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program, which aims to connect Australian industry with major global defence primes. Martin Rold Hansen, Director Market & Sales at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, said the company is committed to long-term, collaborative relationships that strengthen international defence resilience.
Advanced Navigation said the partnership aligns with broader trends in multinational defence cooperation, where interoperability, rapid technology integration and sovereign capability development are increasingly prioritised. Shaw said frameworks like the GSC Program help accelerate the deployment of next-generation systems through cross-border collaboration and component interchangeability among allied industries.
The deal further embeds Advanced Navigation within a major NATO-aligned supply chain and underscores its growing contribution to global defence and autonomous-systems innovation.
