Arke Telekom is delighted to announce that it has been selected as one of the 150 companies in the NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme Cohort! Our resilient, GNSS-denied, and autonomous communications solution for tactical UAV operations has been selected under the Advanced Communication Technologies challenge area.

Over the next six months, we will work closely with ODTÜ Teknokent, engaging with DIANA’s expert network of test centres and mentors to further develop our solution and tailor it to operational needs. The programme provides access to world-class testing infrastructure, helping us deepen our technology readiness level, strengthen our understanding of defence and civilian markets, and support the validation of our solution.

We are particularly excited to engage with end users, receive early feedback, and build a roadmap toward adoption by NATO and Allied forces.

You can find the full list of selected companies and their solutions here.

What Is DIANA?

DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) is an international innovation accelerator program launched by NATO to support the development of advanced dual-use technologies that are applicable to both civilian and defense domains. The core objectives of the program include:

·  Supporting deep-tech solutions that can be utilized in both defense and civilian sectors

·  Connecting start-ups and technology companies with the NATO innovation ecosystem

·  Strengthening technological cooperation among allied nations

·   Accelerating innovation in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, communications, cybersecurity, space, energy, and sensor technologies

Companies accepted into the DIANA program gain access to numerous advantages, including test centers, mentorship, technical validation, international networks and potential investment opportunities.

A New Step in ArkeTelekom’s Global Growth and Technology Journey

ArkeTelekom’s selection for the DIANA program is a strong indication that the technologies developed by our company deliver strategic and high value-added solutions at an international level. This achievement demonstrates ArkeTelekom’s positioning not only in the local market but also within the NATO alliance and the global defense industry ecosystem as a reliable and trusted technology partner.

Within the scope of the DIANA program, ArkeTelekom will have the opportunity to further advance its R&D activities in advanced communications, defense, and deep-technology domains through NATO’s test infrastructures, mentorship support, and international collaborations. This process will contribute significantly to both the maturation of our existing technologies and the development of next generation solutions.

As ArkeTelekom, our goal is to continue producing scalable and sustainable technologies that bring together our strong local engineering capabilities with global needs. The knowledge, experience, and international exposure gained through the DIANA program will represent an important milestone supporting our company’s long term growth vision.

We will continue to share our developments in this journey. Follow us on our blog for updates in this path forward…