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SPARC AI Receives Order for Mobile GPS-Denied Navigation Solution from UAE Group Supporting Defence Operations

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 19, 2026 · 06:07 SPAI · 3.6 Sparc AI Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • SPARC AI Inc. issued an invoice to a group working closely with the UAE Ministry of Defence for its mobile tactical navigation and targeting platform.
  • The order covers annual software licences at US$2,950 per device per year; devices will be installed and shipped to the UAE for field evaluation.
  • The contract underscores growing demand for GPS‑denied solutions amid increasing GNSS jamming/spoofing in the Middle East.

Key Details

  • Contract Scope: Annual software licences per device; SPARC AI will install software on Samsung Galaxy S24 Tactical Edition handsets and ship configured devices to the UAE.
  • Pricing: US$2,950 per device per year (software only; hardware cost excluded).
  • Deployment: Devices to be deployed for field evaluation by the UAE Ministry of Defence‑linked group.
  • Technology Highlights:
  • GPS‑denied navigation using ML‑corrected IMU sensor fusion (accelerometer, gyroscope, barometric) for dead‑reckoning position continuity.
  • Laser‑free target acquisition via camera with geolocation output in MGRS format.
  • Market Context: Global military rugged smartphones market valued at US$1.28 bn in 2024; projected to reach US$2.47 bn by 2033 (CAGR 7.6%).
  • CEO Quote: “This order represents another important step in validating the real‑world demand for SPARC AI’s GPS‑denied technologies…” – Anoosh Manzoori, CEO.

Notable Quotes

“As interference and disruption to satellite navigation systems become more common in operational theatres, the need for reliable alternatives is becoming increasingly urgent.” – Anoosh Manzoori, Chief Executive Officer

All boilerplate, forward‑looking statements, and company background have been omitted for brevity.

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