Anduril Industries is bringing high-speed 5G connectivity to austere battlefield environments with a rapidly deployable Sentry Tower system.
Developed in collaboration with Nokia Federal Solutions, the 5G Comms Sentry Tower (CST) fuses communications, computing, and onboard power into a single platform.
It can be operational in under three hours and scale from small units to larger deployments, without relying on external power or existing network infrastructure.
The CST supports upload speeds in the tens to hundreds of megabits per second and download speeds ranging from hundreds to over 1,000 megabits per second.
Each unit offers configurable coverage over several kilometers and can be linked with others to extend network reach across wider operational areas.
Powered by the company’s Lattice software, the system provides centralized control over users, system status, and performance through a streamlined interface.
Unlike conventional 5G networks, it features a secure architecture designed for sensitive operations, reducing reliance on unsecured commercial or foreign infrastructure.
Bridging the Gap
Reliable communications are under increasing strain as modern operations demand higher data throughput, faster coordination, and broader connectivity across dispersed teams and systems.
The challenge is more pronounced in remote areas with limited infrastructure, including border regions, forward operating bases, missile fields, test ranges, and energy sites.
In such environments, operators often lack dependable cellular coverage, forcing reliance on legacy systems or unsecured networks.
While 5G offers clear advantages over traditional systems such as tactical radios and satellite links, conventional deployments still depend on fixed infrastructure.
Anduril aims to close this gap with the rapidly deployable private 5G system built to deliver secure, high-speed connectivity in areas with little to no existing network support.
