KVH has received a contract from a European defense contractor for the purchase of KVH's TACNAV II fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based vehicle navigation systems and displays for use on new infantry fighting vehicles. The contract has a potential value exceeding $6 million, with shipments starting in 2007 and extending through 2014.

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KVH's TACNAV II combines GPS position data with inputs from its fiber-optic gyro, optional digital compass, and the vehicle's odometer to provide unjammable, precision navigation, heading, and pointing data for vehicles. It also offers a link between each vehicle and the customer's Battle Management System (BMS), making each unit a node in a secure military network that consolidates tactical data.