Nokia Federal Solutions announced that it has been awarded a position on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD IDIQ contract, a multi‑award vehicle with a $151 billion ceiling that was first issued in December 2025. The award places Nokia among a group of companies—including Ericsson Federal, IonQ, NWN, Systems Plus, and MDA Space—that will compete for future task orders under the program.
The SHIELD IDIQ is designed to deliver rapid, innovative capabilities to the warfighter. As a contract holder, Nokia will bid on individual task orders rather than receive the full ceiling amount. The vehicle’s staggered awards and broad scope mean Nokia will compete alongside other technology leaders for work in areas such as science and technology, R&D, prototyping, testing, systems engineering, and cybersecurity.
Nokia’s role under the contract is to provide secure, resilient, and scalable communications solutions to U.S. government and defense customers. This aligns with the company’s broader strategy to diversify beyond traditional telecom equipment, a strategy that has been reinforced by the creation of Nokia Defense, which incorporates Nokia Federal Solutions and the recently acquired Fenix company.
Scott Ferguson, Chief Revenue Officer of Nokia Federal Solutions, said, "We are honored to be selected as a SHIELD IDIQ contract holder. This award positions Nokia Federal to compete for future task orders and reflects our continued commitment to supporting U.S. government customers and contributing trusted communications expertise to critical national security missions."
The award expands Nokia’s footprint in the U.S. defense market and provides a substantial potential revenue stream for its federal solutions segment. It underscores the strategic importance of the SHIELD program and the confidence the Missile Defense Agency places in Nokia’s technology and delivery capabilities, reinforcing the company’s trajectory toward high‑value government contracts.
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