Tern wins $11M Army contract for GPS-independent navigation

Navigation is becoming a strategic infrastructure problem as governments look for systems that can keep operating when satellite positioning is unavailable.

What happened

Tern received an $11.26 million US Army contract to deploy GPS-independent vehicle-navigation technology.

Why it matters

Modern logistics and mobility systems depend heavily on satellite positioning. Resilient alternatives can reduce vulnerability when GPS signals are disrupted or unavailable.

The bigger picture

Defence procurement is creating a market for dual-use navigation, sensing and positioning technologies that may eventually spill into commercial autonomous systems and critical infrastructure.