Nokia and NestAI build AI-enabled defense capability with resilient connectivity

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Nokia Defense and NestAI are advancing their technology partnership with the first operational capabilities developed under their collaboration, which was established alongside a €100 million joint investment in NestAI by Nokia and Tesi in November 2025. The partnership delivers three integrated capabilities: AI-enabled command-and-control on deployable 5G networks, mission planning with assured connectivity, and earlier threat detection and response by combining Nokia’s Integrated Sensing and Communications with NestAI’s multi-sensor tracking. These capabilities are built for denied environments where communications, sensing, and mission-planning must work together seamlessly, addressing challenges such as electronic attack and emerging drone threats with European-developed technologies built to NATO operational requirements. Mikko Hautala, Chief Geopolitical & Government Relations Officer and Chairman of Nokia Defense, said AI only works in the field with secure, resilient connectivity, and the partnership accelerates sovereign technologies NATO needs. Peter Sarlin, Founder and Executive Chairman of NestAI, noted that what they are building addresses the real conditions European forces face, on technology that Europe develops and controls.

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Nokia Corporation
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▲ PositiveTechnologyrelevance

Nokia Defense and NestAI deliver AI-enabled defense capabilities on deployable 5G, enhancing Nokia's defense portfolio.

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NestAIPrivate▲ Positive
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NestAI's multi-sensor tracking and mission planning integrated with Nokia's 5G and sensing, advancing its AI defense solutions.

Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd)Private± Mixed
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Tesi co-invested €100M in NestAI with Nokia in 2025, but the article focuses on operational capabilities, not financial impact.

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