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Kanwar Singh, CEO
Skyline Nav AI, Inc.
kanwar@skylinenav.com
(804) 512-4078
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Skyline Nav AI Awarded $1.25M SBIR Phase II Contract to Integrate Pathfinder™ on Various Air Force Platforms
Funding will enable GPS-independent navigation for aerial platforms in contested environments
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS – May 29, 2025 - Skyline Nav AI, Inc. announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25 million, focused on integrating its Pathfinder™ visual navigation technology into various Air Force platforms. This 21-month award will support the Department of the Air Force’s mission to ensure Airmen can navigate safely and reliably in GPS-denied or contested environments.
The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the SBIR process, accelerating the transition of innovative solutions from small businesses into operational capability. The selection of Skyline Nav AI underscores the Department of the Air Force’s commitment to strengthening national defense through resilient, next-generation navigation technologies.
Pathfinder™ leverages advanced computer vision algorithms and precomputed satellite datasets to deliver real-time, absolute positioning—without relying on GPS, cellular, or Wi-Fi connectivity. By combining camera and inertial measurement unit (IMU) data, Pathfinder™ provides precise location updates in diverse terrains and challenging conditions, making it a critical enabler for the US Air Force, US Department of Defense, NASA and other government and private sector entities with critical mission requirements.
“We are honored to partner with the Air Force to deliver GPS-independent navigation, ensuring our Airmen maintain operational advantage wherever they go,” said Kanwar Singh, CEO of Skyline Nav AI. “This award accelerates our mission to provide resilient, scalable, and precise navigation for defense and commercial users alike. We are one step closer to GPS-independence, especially in the wake of persistent GPS-jamming from adversarial nation-states, and other threat actors.”
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
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About Skyline Nav AI
Skyline Nav AI specializes in visual positioning and navigation technology for environments where GPS falls short. Its flagship product, Pathfinder™️, provides high accuracy localization using only cameras and precomputed terrain data—no GPS, Wi-Fi, or cellular needed, serving both defense and commercial sectors. The company is 100% American employee-owned, with a proven track record of innovation and profitability since 2020. Skyline Nav AI has been recognized as a visionary in alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (alt-PNT) by leading organizations and publications, including Inside GNSS, NASA, Inside Unmanned Systems, Institute of Navigation, Move America, InnoVets, MassChallenge, and MIT among others. The company has also successfully commercialized its computer vision capabilities with various aerospace companies in the US and close allies. For more information, visit www.skylinenav.com.
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at four hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has awarded over 10,400 contracts worth more than $7.24 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: afwerx.com.