ESPOO, Finland and VILLEPINTE, France - Nokia Defense and KNDS announced a collaboration today at the 2026 Eurosatory show to provide 5G connectivity for soldiers and unmanned vehicles operating beyond armored vehicles, according to a press release statement.
The partnership integrates Nokia’s Banshee Deployable Solution into KNDS’s VBCI Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The system extends secure, high-speed 5G connectivity from combat vehicles to troops and robotic systems in the field.The defense collaboration comes as Nokia trades below its Fair Value estimate, with the company generating $23.1 billion in revenue over the last twelve months and maintaining a healthy 45% gross profit margin. InvestingPro data shows net income is expected to grow this year, supporting the company’s expansion in tactical communications.
"Defense operations depend on reliable, real-time data wherever militaries operate," said Ari Kynäslahti, Head of Nokia Defense. "By extending Nokia 5G networks beyond the vehicle, we are giving soldiers and autonomous systems the ability to operate more effectively in complex environments."
The deployable 5G technology provides high capacity, low latency connectivity designed for rapid deployment in areas with limited or unavailable communications infrastructure.
"Together with Nokia Defense, a partner selected for its technological leadership in tactical communications, we are demonstrating how next-generation tactical communications can be fully integrated into our combat-proven VBCI," said Nicolas Groult, CEO of KNDS France.
KNDS is a pan-European land defense company with nearly 11,000 employees that generated €4.4 billion in revenue in 2025. The company reported an order backlog of €33.1 billion as of December 31, 2025. KNDS was formed from the alliance of Nexter and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and serves over 40 armies worldwide, including 24 European armed forces.
Nokia Defense is part of Nokia (HE:NOKIA), which provides connectivity solutions across fixed, mobile, and transport networks. The company is recognized as a prominent player in the Communications Equipment industry, with InvestingPro tracking 12 additional key insights about Nokia’s financial health and market position.
In other recent news, Nokia has announced an expansion of its advanced test and packaging operations in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This move is expected to nearly double the workforce in the area, adding more than 500 jobs and projecting an economic impact of over $500 million in the next five years. Additionally, Nokia has partnered with Lockheed Martin to launch a modular 5G solution for U.S. and allied defense forces, integrating Nokia’s carrier-grade 5G technology within the Department of War’s open architecture framework.
Furthermore, Nokia and Orange are collaborating with NVIDIA to develop AI radio access network technologies, focusing on enhancing network performance and energy efficiency. In another development, Nokia is set to participate in a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, alongside other tech and semiconductor firms, to discuss competitiveness concerns in the European Union. These recent developments highlight Nokia’s strategic initiatives in expanding its technological capabilities and collaborations.
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