Private wireless communications for forward operations

Rapidly deployable 5G networks to improve defense digital and multi-domains capabilities while in operation.

Private Mobile Broadband solution for homeland and theater bases

Nokia’s private wireless solution for forward operations leverages advanced standard cellular communications, 4G & 5G, in compact, ruggedized and deployable form factors to deliver high-performance, reliable military communication networks tailored to defense needs.

Our deployable networks address the unique mobility and compactness requirements of forward operations, enabling forces to deploy innovative digital services on a larger scale. These new capabilities allow to boost situational awareness and operational capabilities, giving forces the information advantage, when outside of their permanent bases.

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Why Nokia?
Use cases
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Why Nokia?

High performance and reliability

Our solutions benefit from the latest technology seen in service providers and private wireless networks – providing the performance needed for mission-critical digital operations.

Compact & all-in-one

Our deployable 5G kits include a complete 5G network and edge computing to run applications locally. Combined with compact form factors, they can be deployed quickly and easily integrated in existing military platforms.

Interoperable

Based on standard communications technology, our solutions facilitate multi-domains integration and operations in coalition.

Use cases

The Nokia Military wireless communications solution delivers high performance, resilient, scalable and interoperable 4G/LTE and 5G connectivity, tailored to a wide range of use cases.

Boost capacities of deployed HQ and mobile command & control (C2) post

Use a private wireless network for deployed HQ and interconnect HQ C2 systems
Consolidate multiple communications systems onto a single military broadband wireless network
Boost connectivity of dispersed mobile command posts to support data rich and intensive C2 applications

Digitalize Naval task force

Use our Private wireless broadband network for a richer and faster exchange of information from ship-to-ship, ship-to-unmanned vessels or from ship to shore
Mobilize in-ship communications and access to digital applications where it matters, within navy ships

Equip forward operating base with advanced digital services

Leverage High performance 5G for military networks to provide smart base services to forward operating bases:

C2 post connectivity
Base perimeter protections
Connected healthcare services
Immersive XR training
Optimized supply chain & logistic
Digitized Maintenance, repair and overhaul

Benefits and features

With the Nokia private wireless communications solutions for forward operations defense can:

Enhance force intelligence

Leverage AI and data intensive applications at the edge to greatly increase C4ISR and situational awareness capabilities in any operational environment

Operate more effectively:

Enhance the productivity of your external operations, enabling faster, safer actions with improved quality

Scale your digital operations

The very high performance of our private wireless communications systems allow to support a very large number of users and applications, including AI based analytics at the edge

Solution components

The Nokia Military wireless communications solution for forward operations includes secure network infrastructure that leverages our extensive and leading expertise in mobile networks:

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