In an era where reliable positioning can no longer be taken for granted, Hexagon AB is moving decisively to strengthen its foothold in assured navigation. The company has completed its acquisition of Inertial Sense, bringing tactical-grade GNSS+INS capabilities into its growing Aerospace & Defence portfolio.
The move reflects a clear strategic priority: advancing resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions for environments where GPS signals may be degraded, denied, or contested. By integrating Inertial Sense’s technology, Hexagon is reinforcing its ability to deliver high-performance navigation systems across aerospace, defence, and emerging autonomous applications.
With more than 30,000 inertial systems already deployed worldwide, Inertial Sense arrives with a proven track record across both defence and commercial sectors. Its compact, cost-effective GNSS+INS solutions are designed to maintain precision even in the most challenging operational conditions—an increasingly critical requirement as modern missions extend into complex and contested domains.
“Inertial Sense brings exceptional GNSS+INS innovation that advances our assured PNT roadmap and expands resilient positioning capabilities in GPS-challenged environments,” said Stig Pedersen, President, Aerospace & Defence Division, Hexagon. “Their compact, cost-effective solutions meaningfully enhance our ability to serve aerospace and defence applications.”
For Hexagon, the acquisition aligns with a broader push toward scalable growth in autonomy, aerospace, and defence markets—areas where dependable navigation underpins everything from unmanned systems to mission-critical platforms.
Headquartered in Utah, Inertial Sense will continue supplying its inertial navigation solutions while being integrated into Hexagon’s Aerospace & Defence Division, ensuring continuity for existing customers while expanding reach within a global technology ecosystem.
“We are excited to join Hexagon and expand our ability to offer lightweight, affordable, and precise navigation solutions for applications that depend on our technology,” said Walt Johnson, CTO and Founder of Inertial Sense.
As the operational environment grows more complex, the ability to maintain trusted navigation without reliance on uninterrupted satellite signals is quickly becoming a defining capability. With this acquisition, Hexagon is positioning itself to meet that demand head-on—combining scale, innovation, and proven technology to deliver the next generation of assured PNT solutions.
