The containerised system is designed to be operational in under 30 minutes and can withstand challenging operational conditions. It integrates Motorola Solutions’ Silvus MANET backhaul to provide resilient connectivity across diverse environments and large geographical areas.
The Silvus mesh network supports high-throughput communication links between forward units and command centres. It also enables the use of secure, AI-enabled, long-range video sensors and uncrewed systems to strengthen situational awareness and command and control.
“Secure, resilient and real-time connectivity is crucial for modern military operations,” said Fergus Mayne, U.K. and Ireland country manager, Motorola Solutions. “With Nokia, we’re providing [U.K./European] defense forces with powerful, next-generation communications to help bring critical information to the front lines. This innovative communications solution builds on our global footprint in mission-critical land mobile radio and previous containerized network solutions to address the dynamic and evolving needs of modern defense operations.”
“Our collaboration with Motorola Solutions to develop a compact, modular solution for reliable mission-critical communications underscores the unmatched flexibility of our private 4G and 5G solutions, designed to meet the evolving needs of defense,” said Giuseppe Targia, head of Space and Defense, Nokia. “Our industry-leading technology enables secure, high-speed data, voice and video connectivity, empowering military operations in the most demanding environments.”
Motorola Solutions previously announced the deployment of containerised communications networks to the German Armed Forces in 2021. These networks, available in mobile and stationary versions, interoperate with the communication systems of German Public Safety Organisations, NATO and the EU for use in crisis and disaster relief situations.
