Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 27 -- ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan has inaugurated the Ananth Centre of Excellence for Navigation (ACEN), marking the launch of India's first private-sector navigation innovation hub and a decisive step toward securing the nation's autonomy in critical navigation technologies.

The ceremony drew senior officials from defence, space, and academic institutions, underscoring the national importance of advancing indigenous navigation capability.

Founded in 1992, Ananth Technologies has played a vital role in every major ISRO and DRDO mission, building a reputation for precision sensor development, airworthiness protocols, and system integration across satellites and launch vehicles.

The Centre, established by Ananth Tec...