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• [New] A combination of a magnetometer, a camera, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) will accurately enable navigation for a robotic rig in a mine. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The optical system could serve as the primary navigation tool, while the magnetic and IMU sensors would help minimize errors in previously mapped areas. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The actions of the Russian Federation, which pose significant threats to the safety of navigation, include direct violations of international law. Association of Reintegration of Crimea
• [New] As part of countermeasures to guided drone threats, Israel deployed GPS spoofing across its borders. Sentrycs Counter Drone Solutions
• [New] Tesla's use of cameras and AI will allow it to scale faster than Waymo, which uses more sensors and high definition mapping. AtCoMedia. Inc
• The Pentagon launched its first experimental navigation satellite in nearly 50 years, aiming to test out new technology that could shape future military GPS programs. Defense One
• The latest Apple Vision Pro presents promising potential in clinical applications and medical education, including surgical navigation and enhanced human-computer interaction. BioMed Central
• For aerospace firms like Boeing and SpaceX, successful integration of quantum sensors could open new markets in commercial spaceflight, where reliable navigation is paramount. WebProNews
• The U.S. Space Force's secretive X-37B space plane is poised for its eighth mission, carrying an experimental quantum inertial sensor that could revolutionize navigation beyond traditional GPS systems. WebProNews
• The X-37B's quantum navigation test could change how future missions explore space, giving astronauts and spacecraft a way to find their way without Earth's help. AOL
• Increased defence budgets in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific will lead to greater investments in modernizing navigation systems across various platforms. Credence Research Inc.
• The climate models project that the CAO is expected to become more accessible for navigation in the next 20-25 years. High North News

Last updated: 07 September 2025