NATO Special Forces Select Thales-Leonardo Consortium to Deliver Communication System

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has selected a Thales and Leonardo consortium  to deliver a secure communication and information system dedicated to the Allied Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM).

This is the first project of a large NATO programme aimed to deliver state-of-the-art communication and information systems to the SOFCOM, in order to strengthen the Alliance’s resilience for modern warfare.

This pan-European technological and industrial partnership leverages the best of Alliance industry, combining proven building blocks with the latest available technologies to deliver urgently needed and scalable capabilities.

In response to NATO’s requirements, the Thales–Leonardo Consortium contract covers delivery, training for six deployable Head Quarters (HQs) for SOFCOM, known as Deployable Points of Presence for Special Operations Component Commands (DPOP SOCC).

These new DPOPs provide deployable communication and information systems (CIS) tailored to the specific needs of NATO Special Operations Forces. They form the cornerstone of a future, comprehensive, secure information and communication system for special operations, built on classified and resilient networks.

This system delivers dedicated, next-generation capabilities specifically designed to meet highly demanding requirements of NATO Special Forces including:

Zero-day deployable IT infrastructures, resilient communications, and high-performance computing, all designed with a reduced electromagnetic and physical footprint.

A secure multi-domain environment for mission data exchange, alongside field-proven solutions that ensure robustness, interoperability and strong cybersecurity.

For the first time in a NATO context, real time Full Motion Video (FMV) sharing capabilities across different deployable systems, to enhance Special Forces’ operational effectiveness and situational awareness.