Nokia Delivered Private Network for US Marine Corps

Nokia put its 5G/LTE private wireless services to work for the US Marine Corps. The vendor’s Banshee tactical private wireless service is deployed by the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), following a trial run of the technology two years ago.

That same year, Nokia and MCTSSA partnered to showcase Banshee’s effectiveness in denied, disrupted, intermittent, and limited environments. Nokia stated that those demonstrations reinforced its role in enabling resilient, high-speed connectivity across joint warfighting networks.

Following those results, MCTSSA acquired multiple Banshee units in early 2025 for further evaluation and integration into Marine Corps exercises. The vendor provides hands-on training to MCTSSA and other Marine Corps units, covering private wireless network operations, setup, troubleshooting, and live demonstrations of Banshee’s capabilities.

Captain Eric Perez, MCTSSA cyber network operation officer, stated that high bandwidth, low latency transport is critical for sensor-to-shooter integration. He explained that it enables real-time data flow from sensors to weapon systems, which ensures precise, timely strikes, maintaining battlefield advantage.

“Banshee is a game-changer for the warfighter, providing the Marine Corps with a powerful, scalable private wireless solution that meets the demands of modern warfare. We are honored to support MCTSSA and the Marine Corps as they modernize battlefield connectivity while enhancing operational efficiency and resilience,” said Scott Ferguson, Chief Revenue Officer at Nokia Federal Solutions.