This initiative will establish a unified communication network, seamlessly connecting naval vessels, aircraft, ground forces, coastal security teams, and mobile command centres. The advanced system enables real-time data sharing, enhancing the ability of participating nations to collaborate and respond to security threats.
“Interoperability in the Baltic Sea has long been a challenge to NATO integrated readiness,” said Tom Hanlon, Director of Business Development at Persistent Systems. “Existing communications systems lack the bandwidth for advanced maritime awareness, are vulnerable to disruptions, and struggle to integrate with unmanned platforms.”
Persistent Systems’ MPU5 networking device will power the Wave Relay® MANET, allowing peer-to-peer exchange of voice, video, text, sensor, and GPS data, even in complex environments. The technology’s self-forming and self-healing capabilities ensure continuous connectivity, significantly improving situational awareness and operational efficiency.
To maximise coverage across maritime and coastal zones, the network will feature tower-mounted Integrated Antenna Solutions, inspired by Persistent’s Infrastructure-based Regional Operation Network (IRON). A similar system currently provides coverage of 25,000 square miles for the U.S. Air Force.
“This network represents a groundbreaking leap forward for the Baltic Sea Region,” Hanlon added. “It is the first of its kind in Europe at this scale and will provide NATO mission partners with an unprecedented level of connectivity, coordination, and situational awareness.”
With this new system in place, Baltic Sea nations are expected to enhance their security and defence capabilities, ensuring a more coordinated and resilient regional response to potential threats.
