This marks the first project under a broader NATO programme aimed at equipping SOFCOM with advanced communication and information systems to enhance operational resilience in modern warfare. The collaboration brings together European industrial capabilities to deliver scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions.
Under the contract, the consortium will deliver and support six deployable headquarters, known as Deployable Points of Presence for Special Operations Component Commands (DPOP SOCC). These systems are designed to provide tailored communication and information capabilities, forming the foundation of a future integrated and secure CIS architecture for NATO Special Operations Forces.
The system will include deployable IT infrastructure, resilient communications, and high-performance computing with a reduced electromagnetic and physical footprint. It will also enable secure multi-domain data exchange and introduce real-time Full Motion Video (FMV) sharing across deployable systems, enhancing situational awareness and operational effectiveness.
Thales and Leonardo will deliver lifecycle support, including training and system upgrades, ensuring smooth operational integration under NCIA oversight, with contributions from industrial partners across NATO member states.
Alexandre Bottero, Vice President, Networks and Infrastructure Systems, Thales, said:
“Thales brings end-to-end expertise in secure information and communication systems, deep knowledge of NATO’s reference architecture, and a long track record of delivering projects to the Alliance. By combining this expertise with Leonardo’s capabilities, we are harnessing the best of European industry in a modular, upgradable, and field-proven system, providing NATO Special Forces with next-generation deployable CIS.”
Antonio Levato, SVP Air and Land Systems Land and Sea Business at Leonardo Electronics, stated:
“Leonardo’s experience, developed at Italian level through the delivery of complete Regimental and Divisional Command Post capabilities, enables the introduction of modular NATO-ready systems based on fixed and expandable shelters. The strength of the design stems from the close collaboration between industry and the end user, who has chosen Leonardo as both the System Integrator and the Design Authority for Italian command post. This partnership among two major players of the European defence industry allows to combine Leonardo’s field proven deployable solutions with Thales experience in NATO’s secure communications programs.”
