Nokia Partners with Defense Specialist blackned

Nokia entered into a partnership with German defense software specialist blackned. Partners will create advanced military communications networks based on 5G infrastructure.

A memorandum of understanding is based on combining Nokia’s 5G equipment and expertise with blackned’s defense sector digitalization know-how to create a scalable, high-performance tactical communications system providing a strategic advantage to users. The system will be designed for Germany’s requirements but will be adaptable for use elsewhere.

One of the primary goals is to integrate it into the Rheinmetall Battlesuite, a digital platform for military systems provided by blackned’s majority shareholder, Rheinmetall. CTO of blackned, Timo Zaiser, said the companies would provide powerful, flexible, and future-ready tactical network solutions, built for the realities of modern defense.

Nokia's head of space and defense Giuseppe Targia added that in a rapidly-evolving tactical environment, speed, mobility and adaptability are paramount. He added that its 5G technology would empower defense forces to deploy robust communication capabilities swiftly and share intelligence more effectively, providing customers with a decisive advantage on the battlefield.