A £6 million contract has been awarded to QinetiQ-led partnership Team Elaris by the Ministry of Defence’s National Armaments Director Group to deliver new jamming-proof navigation technology.

The two-year Urgent Compass programme will develop enhanced Long-Range Navigation (eLoran) technology.

Unlike satellite-based systems, eLoran’s ground-based, low-frequency signals continue working even when jammed or manipulated by adversaries.

Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, said: "In this new era of threat, we are in constant confrontation with adversaries seeking to interfere with our military networks, which are essential to how a military operates in modern warfare. This investment will boost our Armed Forces’ resilience on the battlefield by developing technology to protect them, ensuring that they can continue vital operations protecting UK citizens and allies around the world.

"This contract catalysing private investment is our Defence Industrial Strategy in action. We are backing innovative technology companies, boosting defence skills and strengthening supply chains, making defence an engine for growth across the UK."