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Telia powers remote tank test
What happened: Telia’s 5G trial remotely controls armoured vehicle across 100km Telia Finland has successfully demonstrated the remote operation of an unmanned Patria AMV XP 8×8 armoured vehicle using its advanced 5G network infrastructure. During military exercises held in Lapland, engineers manage…
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What happened: Telia’s 5G trial remotely controls armoured vehicle across 100km Telia Finland has successfully demonstrated the remote operation of an unmanned Patria AMV XP 8×8 armoured vehicle using its advanced 5G network infrastructure. During military exercises held in…
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Telia Finland has successfully demonstrated the remote operation of an unmanned Patria AMV XP 8×8 armoured vehicle using its advanced 5G network infrastructure. During military exercises held in Lapland, engineers managed to control the vehicle from nearly 100 kilometres away, marking a significant milestone in the integration of commercial telecom networks with defence applications. The feat was achieved using a dedicated 5G network slice, a method where network capacity is reserved for a specific use or customer. This allowed for real-time remote operation of the vehicle at high speed with stability and security. The trial forms part of a wider research and innovation effort under the eALLIANCE programme, a national initiative led by Patria, focusing on technology collaborations within Finland’s defence sector.
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Analysis
Janne Koistinen , Director of the 5G Programme at Telia Finland, noted the broader implications: “Advanced 5G slicing has already demonstrated its benefits in sectors like industry and logistics. Defence is a logical next step as dual-use technologies shape Europe’s strategic capabilities.” According to Matti Saarikko, Patria’s CTO and eALLIANCE lead, “Remote control of armoured platforms is a crucial area for unmanned mission development. This test is a considerable advancement for reconnaissance and combat support systems.” Also read: Nokia expands Airtel 5G SA partnership Also read: O2 Germany expands rural 5G coverage The demonstration highlights the increasing integration of commercial telecom technology into national defence operations. The successful remote control of an armoured vehicle from a distance of nearly 100 kilometres not only showcases 5G’s ultra-low latency and reliability but also underlines how network slicing could become essential in critical command-and-control scenarios.
Key Points
- Telia’s 5G slice enabled control of Patria vehicle from 100km away
- Trial held under Finnish defence innovation programme eALLIANCE
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