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Telefónica lands 5G contract for military defence centre in Slovakia

12 November 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

12 November 2026

Topic

technology

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Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

Slovakia

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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Telefónica will design, install, and maintain a private 5G network for Slovakia's new military Controlled Experimentation Centre, supporting NATO-backed trials of advanced technologies including AI, drones, and secure communications. The project involves collaboration with Nokia, XRF, and Zebra Technologies, with Telefónica providing a command-and-control system and ongoing support for three years.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can enter military 5G networks by supplying real-world test environments for new technologies. Telefónica’s contract opens a door to defence projects focusing on AI, drones, and secure comms in Slovakia.

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1 source · 12 Nov 2026

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