Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS)

Current Context : The Defence Ministry approved proposals to acquire an Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS), ALNS Mk-II for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for the Indian Army and Indian Coast Guard.

• It will be procured from Bharat Electronics Limited.

ABOUT ADVANCED LAND NAVIGATION SYSTEM (ALNS) :

• It is a Ring Laser Gyro (RLG) based navigation system used primarily for accurate and reliable navigation and positioning in various environments, including challenging terrains and urban areas.
• It provides precise location information using a combination of GPS, inertial navigation systems (INS), and other sensors to ensure high accuracy, even where GPS signals are weak or unavailable.
• It offers real-time navigation and positioning data,

ABOUT ADVANCED LAND NAVIGATION SYSTEM (ALNS) MK-II 

• It is an upgraded and more advanced version of the existing land navigation systems.
• It is designed to provide precise navigation capabilities for AFVs.
• ALNS Mk-II is compatible with NaVIC and GLONASS.
• Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): These include tanks and other armored vehicles used by the Indian Army for combat operations. The ALNS Mk-II will enhance the operational capabilities of these vehicles.