Aragon Photonics continues to consolidate its position as a benchmark in high-precision fiber-optic instrumentation. In late January, company representatives traveled to Brussels to attend the Request for Information (RFI) session convened by the European Defence Agency (EDA). The objective of the meeting was to present the capabilities of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology in the context of the Critical Seabed Infrastructure Protection (CSIP) project.

Advanced Technology for Sovereign Security

The CSIP project, framed within Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), aims to enhance the European Union’s capabilities to monitor and protect infrastructures located on the seabed—such as data cables and energy pipelines—that are vital to continental security and the economy.

During the sessions, Aragon Photonics demonstrated how its DAS solutions enable standard deployed optical fiber to be transformed into a continuous sensing network. This technology provides early detection of potential threats or anomalies with meter-scale accuracy over tens of kilometers, delivering a strategic advantage in complex underwater environments.

Commitment to Defense Innovation

Attendance at this event in Brussels underscores Aragon Photonics’ commitment to innovation and international collaboration. The ability to monitor critical infrastructures in real time and remotely is now a strategic priority, and the technology developed in Zaragoza is at the forefront of addressing these global challenges.