Motorola Solutions and Nokia Develop Next-Generation Tactical Communications Network Solution for U.K. Defense Agencies
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) and Nokia today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver a next-generation, containerized, tactical communications network solution for U.K. defense agencies. The modular system combines Motorola Solutions’ deployable Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) infrastructure and Nokia’s industry-leading 5G AirScale portfolio for reliable and secure voice and data communications on the front lines.
The solution is housed in rugged, deployable containers and can be operational in under 30 minutes. Motorola Solutions’ Silvus MANET technology provides the resilient backhaul to extend connectivity across diverse operational environments and extensive geographical areas. The scalable, self-healing Silvus mesh network enables high-throughput communication links between forward-deployed units and command nodes, and supports highly secure, AI-enabled and long-range video sensors and uncrewed systems for greater situational awareness and command and control.
“Secure, resilient and real-time connectivity is crucial for modern military operations,” said Fergus Mayne, U.K. and Ireland country manager, Motorola Solutions. “With Nokia, we’re providing [U.K./European] defense forces with powerful, next-generation communications to help bring critical information to the front lines. This innovative communications solution builds on our global footprint in mission-critical land mobile radio and previous containerized network solutions to address the dynamic and evolving needs of modern defense operations.”
“Our collaboration with Motorola Solutions to develop a compact, modular solution for reliable mission-critical communications underscores the unmatched flexibility of our private 4G and 5G solutions, designed to meet the evolving needs of defense,” said Giuseppe Targia, head of Space and Defense, Nokia. “Our industry-leading technology enables secure, high-speed data, voice and video connectivity, empowering military operations in the most demanding environments.”
In 2021, Motorola Solutions announced the deployment of containerized communications networks to the German Armed Forces. The networks are available in both mobile and stationary versions and interoperate with the communication networks of the German Public Safety Organizations, NATO and the EU for collaboration during crisis or disaster relief situations.
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