SPOTLIGHT: Assured position, navigation, and timing data for defence – the Australian cutting edge

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Douglas Abdiel, think tank author, Marine Corps officer and now global vice president - defence at Advanced Navigation, to explore how assured PNT is shaping the future of autonomous capability across land, sea, and air.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Douglas Abdiel, think tank author, Marine Corps officer and now global vice president - defence at Advanced Navigation, to explore how assured PNT is shaping the future of autonomous capability across land, sea, and air.

 
 

The discussion begins by unpacking the meaning of assured position, navigation, and timing in a contested environment, and why it has emerged as a strategic priority for modern armed forces in an era of GPS-denied operations.

Abdiel shares how his military background has uniquely positioned him to understand and respond to the evolving demands of the battlespace, and how that insight is helping Advanced Navigation redefine resilience at the tactical edge.

The pair then deep dive into Advanced Navigation’s proprietary AI-powered deterministic fusion models – capable of achieving up to 10x greater accuracy – and the operational advantages they offer for defence primes and front-line users alike.

Abdiel provides insights into the company’s successful integration efforts with leading defence primes and how their approach is tailored for mission-critical scenarios.

Finally, they examine how a veteran-led team gives Advanced Navigation a critical edge in responding to the unique requirements of military customers, and what’s next for the company’s US expansion strategy.

🎙️ Join us for a conversation at the forefront of Australia’s defence innovation – and catch Douglas Abdiel live at AUSA.
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Enjoy the episode,
The Defence Connect team

Disclaimer:

The views expressed are the speaker's own and do not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy, the US Marine Corps, or the U.S. Government. The speaker's participation and appearance in any private or public events, sponsored or otherwise, or references, including external hyperlinks, to non-federal entities do not constitute or imply Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, US Marine Corps, or U.S. Government endorsement of any company or organization.

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