Nokia and Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) have signed an agreement to build a 5G tactical communications system for military use across the Baltic region. The project brings together Nokia’s 5G radio tech and LMT’s experience with defence solutions.
The planned network will give secure, high‑speed links with low delay. It is meant to help unmanned vehicles, sensors and soldiers share data in real time, improving awareness on the ground and making it easier for forces from different countries to work together. The design is to be scalable and fast to set up, even in rough terrain.
Giuseppe Targia, Nokia’s head of space and defence, said the joint project “supports the modernisation of military capabilities, enabling faster decision-making, seamless communication, and the integration of advanced technologies across tactical environments”.
Nokia and LMT already cooperate on 5G for Latvia’s public networks and on military uses. LMT runs Europe’s first 5G military testbed at the Adazi base, an important NATO site. The partners have also built a portable 5G tactical network using Nokia’s Banshee platform, a service that was delivered to the US Marine Corps in May.
Wow, this collaboration between Nokia and LMT sounds intense! Do you think 5G military networks are necessary or a bit too much?
Do we really need a military 5G network in the Baltics? Seems like overkill to me. What do you think?
Should private companies like Nokia be involved in military projects? Its a slippery slope, but maybe necessary for national security. What do you think?
Is it a good idea for a tech company like Nokia to get involved in military projects? 🤔
This collaboration between Nokia and LMT for a 5G military network is intriguing! Wonder how it will impact security and innovation in the Baltics.
Wow, this collaboration between Nokia and LMT for a 5G military network in the Baltics is intriguing. Cant wait to see the impact!
Wow, do we really want our phones connected to military networks? Sounds like a sci-fi movie plot unfolding!
Is it just me or does the idea of Nokia and LMT teaming up for a military 5G network sound like a sci-fi plot twist? 🤯