STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov 10, 2025 – Hexagon will acquire Inertial Sense to strengthen its position in autonomous and positioning technologies. The deal expands Hexagon’s portfolio with advanced navigation and sensor systems used across aerospace & defense, robotics, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industries.
Inertial Sense provides navigation solutions in defense and commercial applications, with over 30,000 inertial systems deployed worldwide. Its proprietary designs support GNSS+INS solutions that deliver centimeter-level accuracy for space-limited platforms.
“Assured PNT is critical to success of our customers,” said Anders Svensson, president and CEO, Hexagon. “The team at Inertial Sense has developed an impressive array of GNSS+INS solutions which address the assured PNT requirements of our customers and fit seamlessly into our aerospace and defense product portfolio, while also providing opportunities for expansion into robotics and UAV applications.”
Source: Hexagon
About Hexagon
Hexagon AB, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, provides digital reality solutions by integrating sensors, software and autonomous technologies. Its products and services are used across sectors including manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, automotive and defense. Core offerings include reality capture, intelligent positioning systems, industrial design and situational intelligence tools. The company has pursued a growth strategy through acquisition, completing more than 170 acquisitions since 2000. As of Dec. 31, 2024, it reported net sales of about €5.4B and employed approx. 24,800 people across 50 countries. The company continues to expand its global customer base, focusing on innovation and digital transformation.
About Inertial Sense
Inertial Sense, based in Provo, UT, develops navigation sensors and modules for autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics, agriculture and defense. Founded in 2013, the company provides inertial measurement units, attitude heading reference systems and GNSS-aided solutions used in mobile robotics, unmanned delivery vehicles, precision agriculture and aerospace. It has deployed more than 30,000 sensor systems in over 30 countries and reported about $3.4M in annual revenue. In 2025, the company is projected to generate around $5M in revenue, with growth and profitability expected to align with Hexagon’s autonomous solutions business area, which will include Inertial Sense after the transaction closes in the first half of 2026.