► ANELLO Photonics awarded $20M in department of war APFIT funding to accelerate GPS-Denied navigation
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2026 — 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 & Engineering (OUSW(R&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.
“This award marks an important step in bringing GPS-independent navigation to the forefront of operational autonomy,” said Dr. Mario Paniccia, CEO of ANELLO Photonics. “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.”
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.
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ANELLO Photonics was awarded $20 million by the Department of War on January 22, 2026, to accelerate the development of GPS-denied navigation technology. This funding is part of the APFIT program aimed at transitioning innovative technologies into operational use. The award highlights the increasing need for reliable navigation solutions in contested environments, building on ANELLO's previous defense contracts.
- ANELLO Photonics received a $20 million award from the Department of War under the APFIT program.
- The funding aims to accelerate the production of GPS-denied navigation technology.
- The technology is designed for use in GPS contested and degraded environments.
- The APFIT program was established to transition mature technologies into operational use.
- ANELLO has a strong track record of defense-related technology wins.