Nokia and Latvia mobile operator Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) have signed a strategic agreement to develop a 5G-based tactical communications system for defense use across the Baltic region.
The collaboration combines Nokia’s radio technology with LMT’s experience in defense applications to create a secure, high-capacity, and resilient network architecture designed for battlefield operations.
The system will enable real-time data exchange between sensors, unmanned platforms, and command units to enhance coordination and situational awareness.
It is designed as a scalable, interoperable solution that integrates advanced technologies, such as autonomous systems and AI-driven analytics, into tactical operations.
LMT has previously worked with Nokia on Latvia’s mobile network infrastructure, developing 5G-based military applications to enhance defense capabilities along NATO’s eastern flank.
The two companies tested their combined technologies at the Ādaži military base, northeast of Riga, using a portable 5G tactical network built on Nokia’s Banshee radio platform.
Next-Generation 5G Tactical Systems
Nokia has been expanding its defense communications portfolio across Europe and the US.
In September, it partnered with Motorola Solutions to develop a containerized tactical network for the UK armed forces and other defense agencies.
The system combines Motorola’s Terrestrial Trunked Radio with Nokia’s AirScale 5G technology, designed for rapid deployment and capable of becoming operational in under 30 minutes.
In May, Nokia partnered with Rheinmetall subsidiary GmbH to develop a next-generation battlefield network for German forces, combining Nokia’s 5G technology with software-defined military communication systems.
Earlier this year, Nokia also collaborated with Lockheed Martin and Verizon to integrate commercial 5G technologies into Lockheed’s 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station, enabling secure, multi-domain military communications.
