Technology and Security arm of NATO to discuss results of its report on interoperability at WORK Microwave’s Holzkirchen Facility 11 September
The Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability Consortium (DIFI) announced that Angelo Ricciardi, SATCOM Space Segment Lead Engineer, of NATO’s Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), the technology and cyber security arm of NATO, will give the Keynote presentation at DIFI’s September PlugFest Showcase Day on 11 September 2025 in Holzkirchen, Germany.
Mr. Ricciardi, a senior NATO engineer and internationally recognized expert in satellite communications, with over 40 years of experience spanning defense, aerospace, and advanced telecommunications systems, currently serves as the SATCOM Space Segment Lead Engineer at the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). NCIA is a key partner in NATO’s Digital Transformation, collaborating with industry to deliver technical solutions and expertise, facilitating political consultations and enabling multi-domain operations. NATO conducted a study on digital IF and DIFI standards and Mr. Ricciardi will be presenting results from the study as part of his keynote presentation.
The 11 September Showcase Day will conclude the DIFI PlugFest (September 8–11), where member companies will test the interoperability of digital SATCOM ground systems using Version 1.2.1 of the DIFI Standard (IEEE-ISTO Std 4900-2021). The first three days are reserved for technical testing among participating DIFI members while the Showcase Day, according to DIFI, will be open to the entire industry and designed to give attendees a front-row seat to see, experience and discuss the future of interoperable digital ground infrastructure.
“We are honored to have Mr. Ricciardi and NCIA/NATO as part of our program,” said Stuart Daughtridge, DIFI Chairman and Head of Advanced Technology at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. “NATO has been a loyal member of DIFI and the information from its study will be of interest to everyone in the satellite communications industry.”
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