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Nokia Expands Defense Portfolio with Two Advanced Tactical
Communication Solutions

Nokia announced the launch of two
advanced tactical communication
solutions - Nokia Mission-Safe Phone
and an upgraded Nokia Banshee 5G
Tactical Radio - expanding its defense
portfolio and reinforcing its commitment
to providing a comprehensive, secure,
high-performance system for modern
military operations. Delivering unmatched
bandwidth, mobility, and reliability at the
tactical edge, these innovations enable
real-time battlefield intelligence and
mission-critical communications in even
the most demanding environments. As
5G technology accelerates battlefield Banshee portfolio of 4G and 5G tactical lower latency, making communications
digitalization, defense forces require communications solutions, the Nokia more reliable in challenging conditions.
end-user devices capable of harnessing Mission-Safe Phone offers military-grade This Banshee radio gives teams a powerful
their full potential. The Nokia Mission- durability and supports high-bandwidth tactical network anywhere it is needed,
Safe Phone is a purpose-built defense applications, including multimedia and enabling instant coordination, fast data
smartphone engineered for resilience, data-intensive operations. It is available in sharing, and better situational awareness
security and performance. Developed three versions, each adapted to support a in the field. "By harnessing the power of 5G
and manufactured in Europe, the new range of missions and operational needs. and edge computing, Nokia is accelerating
product features a long-lifecycle chipset All variants are MIL-Standard 810H and the digital transformation of battlespace.
from Qualcomm. The Nokia Mission-Safe IP68 certified, ensuring resilience, reliability This launch marks a step toward unified
Phone is an open, customizable platform and mission readiness in any environment. battlefield communications. With the
designed to seamlessly integrate new Its rugged design and strong security Nokia Mission-Safe Phone and the Nokia
features, applications, and accessories, make it a trusted choice for defense Banshee 5G Tactical radio, we’re enabling
adapting to diverse customer needs and teams operating in demanding operational next-generation connectivity and resilience.
preferences. For demanding conditions, scenarios. Nokia is also launching the And with our fully integrated tactical
Savox Communications’ complementary upgraded Banshee 5G Tactical Radio, communications ecosystem, we are
solutions can deliver superior audio now enhanced with 5G capabilities. This uniquely positioned to meet the complete
performance and clear communication. rugged, portable mobile ‘network in a end-to-end needs of modern defense
Visitors to this year’s DSEI UK (9–12 box’ is designed for quick setup, strong operations,” Giuseppe Targia, Head of
September) can explore these innovations security, and easy transport. With 5G, it Space and Defense at Nokia said.
at the Nokia booth. Validated with the Nokia offers higher bandwidth, faster speeds, and

Optus, Nokia Create Portable Tower

Australian operator Optus and Nokia affected areas, they explained. The drone play a role in improving preparedness and
partnered to develop a tethered drone made by Melbourne-based unmanned response during future natural disasters.
system fitted with a small cell, functioning aerial vehicle technology company XM2 The drone system delivers 4,500W of
as a portable tower to maintain mobile can run for up to seven days without re- continuous power and high-speed fiber
coverage during emergencies. Nokia’s charging, as its powered from a ground connectivity to a heavy-lift drone platform,
small cell connects to Optus’ core station. It can operate at altitudes of up supporting payloads up to 15kg. Tests
network by satellite, allowing it to work to 120m and is designed to deliver 4G of the drone and small cell systems took
independently without relying on a mobile and 5G coverage with voice and SMS place at Macquarie University, with Optus
tower, the companies stated. Integrating across about a 2km radius. Optus CTO of investigating integrating them into its
the technologies enables rapid restoration Networks Tony Baird suggested there is operational disaster response toolkit.
of voice and data services in disaster- strong potential for the technologies to

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