The Grupo Oesisia project will focus on the development of a combat air system

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, in partnership with SATNUS, is participating in the European Future Air Combat System (FCAS) project, which aims to develop a New Generation Weapon System (NGWS) integrating a new generation of manned fighters (NGFs) and multiple Remotely Controlled Aeronautical Systems (RCs) interconnected through the Combat Cloud (CC). Within the FCAS programme, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía is participating in the third pillar, ‘Remote Control Operator’, through a subcontract with SATNUS Technologies SL. Airbus is leading this pillar at the European level, MBDA is the lead company in France and SATNUS is the lead company in Spain.

Within the framework of this project, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía is providing the autopilot for the Manned Unmanned Cooperative and Shared System Demonstrator (MCSD). The demonstrator, led by SATNUS, will allow the rapid development and testing of concepts and technologies, with a special focus on Manned Unmanned Teamwork (MUT) functionality and architecture during Phase 1B of the project's technology demonstration. By participating in the FCAS project, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía is not only providing innovative technological solutions, but also full support in the technical development, integration and operational phases of the autopilot. This support is essential for the evolution and maturation of the project's technological capabilities, helping to ensure that remotely piloted manned systems meet the requirements of future combat air systems.

In addition, Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS positioning technology, is providing key technical support to the FCAS project.Septentrio's AsteRx-m3 Pro+ GNSS board is a multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS receiver that combines more than two decades of Septentrio innovation. This receiver offers top-notch positioning performance and the flexibility to be used as a base station or mobile station receiver. In dual antenna mode, it provides reliable and accurate positioning information in addition to heading and pitch or heading and roll information.The AsteRx-m3 Pro+ GNSS receiver has a state-of-the-art CPU with a data update rate of up to 100Hz and AIM+ advanced interference mitigation and monitoring technology, which provides inbuilt safeguards against intentional and unintentional interference and spoofing, ensuring that neighbouring electronics, such as robots, are protected against interference. The AIM+ GNSS receiver is designed to ensure fast setup and continued stable operation when RF emissions from neighbouring electronic devices, such as robots, interfere with GNSS signals.

SATNUS Technologies SL, a company formed by GMV, Sener Aeroespacial and Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía, is responsible for leading all the activities of the Remote Carrier Technology Pillar of the FCAS project. This phase will cover 36 months of activities with a total value of more than €3 billion.SATNUS' role in this project is to develop new technologies and concepts for a number of UAVs to be used in coordination with the new manned fighters in NGWS/FCAS, with the aim of bringing technological maturity to all the variants pre-selected in the early phase Joint Conceptual Studies, as well as to minimise development risks. By collaborating with companies such as Septentrio, SATNUS is able to further enhance its technological strength and innovation capabilities in the FCAS programme.