<div id="readability-page-1"><div> <div> , /PRNewswire/ -- ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and a leader in solid-state, high-precision inertial navigation systems, today announced it has been selected by the Department of War (DoW) for a $20 million award under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program. The award will fast-track the procurement, production, and scaling of ANELLO's GPS-denied navigation technology. The APFIT program, established in FY2022 by the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research &amp; Engineering (OUSW(R&amp;E)), is designed to transition mature, mission-ready technologies into production and fielding at scale. ANELLO's selection underscores the growing operational need for navigation solutions that can operate reliably in GPS contested and/or degraded environments. ANELLO's FY 2026 APFIT selection builds on a strong track record of defense wins, including U.S. Navy Phase I and U.S. Army Phase II SBIR awards as well as other design wins validating its GPS-denied navigation technology across contested and mission-critical environments. &#34;This award marks an important step in bringing GPS-independent navigation to the forefront of operational autonomy,&#34; said Dr. Mario Paniccia, CEO of ANELLO Photonics. &#34;With the support of our Navy and Marine Corps partners, we're accelerating the deployment of mission-ready technologies that redefine performance in GPS-denied environments.&#34; ANELLO Photonics is a recognized leader in photonic inertial navigation, enabling precise PNT in GPS-denied and degraded environments. The APFIT award accelerates the transition of ANELLO's validated and mission-ready solutions into operational use at scale. Additional details on the FY 2026 APFIT awards are available here About ANELLO Photonics ANELLO Photonics is a leading-edge technology company based in Santa Clara, CA. The company has developed the ANELLO SiPhOG™ – Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope – based on integrated photonic system-on-chip technology. ANELLO's technology portfolio spans over 40 issued patents, over 44 pending patents, and also includes an AI-based sensor fusion engine. ANELLO® and SiPhOG™ are registered trademarks of ANELLO Photonics. Learn more at https://www.anellophotonics.com/ Media Contact Gerhard Boiciuc +1(312)-505-5356 [email protected] SOURCE ANELLO Photonics <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif/query-RGF0ZUlkPTIwMjYwMTIyJk5ld3NJdGVtSWQ9UEg2ODI3MiZUcmFuc21pc3Npb25fSWQ9MjAyNjAxMjIwODQyUFJfTkVXU19VU1BSX19fX19QSDY4Mjcy?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif/query-RGF0ZUlkPTIwMjYwMTIyJk5ld3NJdGVtSWQ9UEg2ODI3MiZUcmFuc21pc3Npb25fSWQ9MjAyNjAxMjIwODQyUFJfTkVXU19VU1BSX19fX19QSDY4Mjcy"/></div> </div></div>

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ANELLO Photonics has been awarded $20 million by the Department of War under the APFIT program to enhance its GPS-denied navigation technology. This funding aims to accelerate the production and scaling of their Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™), addressing the need for reliable navigation in GPS-challenged environments. CEO Dr. Mario Paniccia emphasized the importance of this award in advancing operational autonomy and deploying mission-ready technologies. ANELLO is recognized for its innovations in photonic inertial navigation, holding numerous patents in the field.

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				ANELLO Photonics Awarded $20M in Department of War APFIT Funding to Accelerate GPS-Denied Navigation

08:42 ET ANELLO Photonics Awarded $20M in Department of War APFIT Funding to Accelerate GPS-Denied Navigation