The US Army is betting on new AI navigation for its vehicles when GPS is jammed
The US Army has awarded an $11.26 million contract to defense tech firm TERN to deploy an AI-based navigation system that functions without GPS or network connectivity. The technology utilizes existing vehicle sensors to provide offline positioning and maintenance monitoring, addressing critical vulnerabilities to electronic warfare and signal jamming.
Why it matters
As modern battlefields increasingly feature sophisticated electronic warfare, this technology ensures military operational continuity and vehicle readiness in environments where traditional satellite-based navigation is compromised.
Recent conflicts have shown the pervasiveness of GPS jamming and connection issues. US Army Reserve photo by Capt. Katherine Bustos The US Army is fielding TERN's AI-based navigation system on a variety of vehicles. TERN said the system can operate offline without GPS or a connection. Military leaders anticipate troops will face consistent jamming in potential future wars. In future wars, US forces could find themselves fighting against enemy electronic warfare and jamming. The lack of GPS and network connectivity could impact everything from navigation to communications. The challenge is forcing leaders to assess potential vulnerabilities and determine how they need to adapt. A newly announced US Army contract for an artificial intelligence-based alternative offers a potential solution.
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