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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. The initiative, funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, will continue through 2027 and involves a modular architecture to support software-defined networking.

Nokia's 5G technology will be integrated with Skydweller's solar-powered aircraft, while Tangram Flex will provide interoperability software. The network aims to enhance communication capabilities for military and commercial operations.