U.S. Air Force Awards Contract to Nokia, Skydweller, and Tangram Flex for Airborne Network
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The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract to Nokia Federal Solutions, Skydweller Aero, and Tangram Flex to develop a rapid-deployment airborne private network, funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory through 2027. The initiative will integrate Nokia's 5G technology with Skydweller's solar-powered aircraft and utilize Tangram Flex's interoperability software to enhance communication capabilities for military and commercial operations.

Jan 16, 2026, 3:41 PM