US Army Awards $11M Contract to Austin Startup Tern for GPS Alternative

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The US Army has awarded an $11 million contract to Tern, an Austin-based technology startup. The company is developing a navigation system designed to serve as an alternative to traditional GPS. Tern has described its technology as a battlefield navigation solution, likening it to Google Maps for military use. The investment signals growing military interest in GPS-independent positioning systems, which are considered critical for modern warfare scenarios where GPS signals may be jammed or unavailable.

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