Lockheed Martin Corporation and Nokia Federal Solutions, the U.S. government‑focused arm of Nokia, announced a modular, open‑architecture 5G solution for U.S. and allied defense forces on May 5, 2026. The new platform combines Nokia’s carrier‑grade 5G technology with Lockheed’s 5G.MIL® system and is designed to meet the Department of War’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) and Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) requirements.
The open‑architecture design enables plug‑and‑play integration across military vehicles and platforms, reducing complexity and accelerating deployment. Field‑ready and engineered for contested environments, the solution delivers secure, high‑speed connectivity that can be deployed on a wide range of defense assets.
For Lockheed, the launch expands its mission‑solutions portfolio beyond traditional hardware, creating a new revenue stream and enhancing interoperability for defense customers. For Nokia, the partnership signals a strategic push into the defense sector, leveraging its commercial 5G technology for military applications and positioning the company to capture demand for secure, high‑speed connectivity in contested environments.
The modular 5G solution builds on a 2025 collaboration that integrated Nokia’s military‑grade 5G solutions into Lockheed’s 5G.MIL® Hybrid Base Station. The CMOSS standard, developed by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, underpins the plug‑and‑play capability and ensures compatibility with existing defense platforms.
"Nokia recognizes the need to adapt our advanced technology portfolio to align with DoW‑defined open systems. This launch reflects how Nokia is building focused defense capabilities, leveraging our commercial technology and strong partnerships into a meaningful, ready‑to‑use solution that is deployable by our defense customers," said Mike Loomis, president and chief executive officer of Nokia Federal Solutions. "Moving advanced communications from concept into the field requires discipline, scale, and an understanding of how defense systems are built and sustained. This collaboration is about rapidly delivering capability that can be deployed, sustained and trusted over the long term," added Sarah Hiza, senior vice president for Technology and Strategic Innovation at Lockheed Martin.
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