The company FOSSA Systems, linked to the URJC, will work with NATO

Writing/Raúl García Hémonnet

FOSSA Systems has been selected by DIANA (North Atlantic Defense Innovation Accelerator) to develop its signals intelligence solution for its low-Earth orbit satellites within the DIANA 2026 Program. The Spanish company is among the 150 companies chosen from over 3.600 applications received from 24 countries. FOSSA will participate in this program, which connects companies with end users, including military personnel, accelerating the development, validation, and adoption of their innovations to help NATO address urgent operational challenges and maintain a competitive edge in defense technology.

The signals intelligence technology that FOSSA incorporates into its internally developed low-Earth orbit satellites has been selected in the area of ​​degraded electromagnetic environments.

Julián Fernández, CEO and co-founder of FOSSA, emphasizes that “this achievement aligns with our recent developments in the field of embedded technologies in nano and microsatellites for defense. It is the first step in many partnerships that demonstrates the validity of our dual-use technology in the defense sector.”

Fernández added that “we have been working in the defense sector, specifically in satellite coverage, for some years now. Since the war in Ukraine, we have focused our efforts on this sector.”

“Participation in the DIANA program gives us access to end customers within the NATO sphere, which can generate an even greater impact than simply participating in the program itself. For the next six months, we will be working closely with the Alliance, but we hope this collaboration can continue indefinitely,” stated Julián Fernández. NATO will fund FOSSA with €400.000 through this program.

DIANA identifies and accelerates cutting-edge technologies to deliver defense and security solutions that win battles for the Alliance, while fostering technological innovation. As a cornerstone of NATO's innovation and technology strategy, DIANA brings together top talent and the latest advancements to maintain the Alliance's technological edge.

Julián Fernández recalled that he feels “very proud to be a student and to have been supported by URJC.” The first satellite they put into orbit, which gave rise to FOSSA, was developed at the university's facilities.