Safran Federal Systems Unveils MicroGEONYX™, A Compact Inertial Navigation System, at AUSA 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 13, 2026

Safran Federal Systems today announced the U.S. launch of the MicroGEONYX™ Inertial Navigation System, the most compact INS in its performance class, at the 2026 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition. Following its international debut at Eurosatory 2026, MicroGEONYX™ brings the battle-proven performance of Safran's GEONYX™ into a miniaturized footprint engineered for platforms where size, weight, and power (SWaP) are critical.

Purpose-built for the demands of the U.S. Army and Defense community, MicroGEONYX™ is powered by Safran's HRG Crystal™ gyro technology, delivering navigation-grade positioning and pointing in GPS-denied and Electronic Warfare-contested environments. Its compact design makes it well suited for counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), where sensors and effectors must fit on mobile, space-limited platforms and still point accurately without GPS. It also serves as a backup navigator in Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) systems, sustaining navigation in contested environments when GPS is degraded or unavailable. MicroGEONYX integrates seamlessly across light tactical vehicles, fixed sites, unmanned ground vehicles, and other mission-critical onboard systems. “As drone threats grow, C-UAS systems need precise pointing and navigation in packages small enough to go anywhere," said Anthony Full, Senior Director of Business Development, Navigation Systems at Safran Federal Systems. “MicroGEONYX™ puts proven HRG Crystal™ performance into that package, giving U.S. integrators a cost-effective path to Assured PNT without adding size or weight, whether or not GPS is available.”

Key Features:

• Precision Pointing: 1mil pointing accuracy, with autonomous true north finding in under 5 minutes.

• C-UAS Ready: Compact, low-power design for integration on mobile C-UAS sensors, effectors, and launchers.

• GPS-Independent Operation: On-the-move alignment and autonomous navigation without GNSS.

• SWaP Optimized: 1.9 L (4.7 x 4.7 x 5.1 in), under 4.4 lbs., 60% smaller than a standard Geonyx.

• Outstanding Reliability: MTBF greater than 100,000 hours.

• Simplified Integration: Insensitive to magnetic disturbances; embedded GNSS receiver (external GNSS optional) with RS-422, Ethernet, and CAN bus interfaces.

• MIL-STD Compliant: Meets MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1275, and MIL-STD-461.

Trusted by the Defense Community

Safran Federal Systems delivers advanced navigation and geospatial AI solutions as part of Safran Defense and Space, Inc.'s expanding portfolio supporting U.S. defense and government operations. MicroGEONYX™ joins GEONYX™, Safran's artillery inertial and pointing system, which offers pointing accuracy under 0.5 mils at high latitude. Together, they give U.S. programs a choice: GEONYX™ for the highest-precision artillery applications, and MicroGEONYX™ for C-UAS and other platforms where space and power are limited. Backed by over 50 years of expertise across air, land, sea, and space, Safran brings proven inertial navigation technologies to meet the demands of tomorrow's operational environments.

Visit Us at AUSA 2026

Safran Federal Systems will showcase MicroGEONYX™ and GEONYX™ at the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, Booth 3703 in Hall D, co-located with Safran DSI. Attendees can see GEONYX™ and learn how it supports navigation for autonomous ground platforms. Safran experts will be on hand to discuss both systems and their capabilities.

For more details, visit: safranfederalsystems.com/microgeonyx

Contact:

Rachael Smith

rachael.smith@safranFS.com

+1 (585) 747-6131