- Companies sign agreement to provide advanced, deployable mobile communication systems for military battlefield operation.
- Tailored for Germany’s defense requirements, with adaptability for international use.
- Leverages Nokia’s cutting-edge 5G technology and blackned’s expertise in defense digitalization to enable high performance, scalability and strategic advantage.
Espoo, Finland – Nokia and blackned GmbH, in which the Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall holds a 51% stake, have entered into a memorandum of understanding to create advanced deployable tactical networks for the defense sector, the companies announced today. The partnership brings together Nokia’s 5G technology and blackned’s expertise in defense digitalization to develop high-performance, next-generation tactical communications solutions that provide secure and reliable connectivity for military operations in the field.
Under the agreement, the companies will integrate their respective product and solution portfolios to design a unique, deployable communication system tailored to Germany’s defense needs and adaptable for use in other countries. This collaboration will leverage Nokia’s 5G tactical communications technology and blackned’s software-based defense solutions, creating an ideally integrated platform for the Rheinmetall Battlesuite.
Deployable tactical networks are cutting-edge, mobile solutions designed for quick deployment and extended reach. Built for various battlefield environments, these systems provide reliable, uninterrupted connectivity and high data rates for military teams supporting the Software Defined Defense paradigm. These deployable tactical networks enhance situational awareness, speed up decision making and improve asset co-ordination.
blackned is dedicated to advancing innovation in defense digitalization, and our agreement with Nokia represents an important milestone in that mission. Together, we will provide powerful, flexible, and future-ready tactical network solutions built for the realities of modern defense
In a rapidly evolving tactical environment, speed, mobility, and adaptability are paramount. Through the partnership with blackned, our 5G technology will empower defense forces to deploy robust communication capabilities swiftly and share intelligence more effectively, providing our customers with a decisive advantage on the battlefield
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