WARSAW, POLAND and LONDON, UK – June 3, 2026 – Microamp, a premier provider of resilient wireless connectivity, has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deploy its advanced 5G mmWave tactical communications capability. Procured for the MoD’s Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) through the Integrated Warfare Centre, the system is being integrated into CSOC’s wider secure mobile enterprise solution to power next-generation warfare development and data-centric operations. The contract was facilitated through NATO DIANA’s Rapid Adoption Service (RAS), an agile procurement framework designed to seamlessly connect Allied military forces with field-ready, disruptive dual-use innovations.
The modern battlefield has changed dramatically over the last two years. Currently, traditional wireless systems (VHF/UHF/sub-6 GHz) are easily detected, jammed and targeted, making them a critical vulnerability. The Microamp 5G mmWave network is a unique solution delivering secure, ultra-low latency and high-capacity tactical connectivity that is difficult to detect and jam during real-time operations.
The portable and compact wireless solution from Microamp delivers a decisive operational advantage for mission-critical scenarios:
Uncompromising Tactical Security (LPI/LPD): Through proprietary hardware and software optimisation and a unique architecture based on highly directional narrow beams, the system ensures Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) and Low Probability of Detection (LPD), shielding technologically advanced forces from electronic tracking.
Electronic Warfare Resilience: Engineered with robust resistance to electromagnetic interference, the network remains operational under active enemy jamming tactics, guaranteeing freedom of manoeuvre at the tactical edge.
Deterministic Performance: Delivers ultra-high capacity and near-zero latency to support rapid decision-making and enhanced operational performance. This enables the real-time transmission of massive data volumes, such as high-resolution video streaming, sensor system integration, and edge computing.
The deployment of the Microamp system in support of the Digital Targeting Web ecosystem contributes directly towards the integration of sensors, communications, autonomous platforms, and decision-makers into a resilient, interoperable digital battlespace architecture. Within this framework, secure and agile communications are critical to enabling distributed operations, machine-speed data sharing, and edge-based command and control across multiple domains.
The Microamp 5G mmWave Tactical Bubble.
"The introduction of Microamp’s 5G mmWave capability enables CSOC to explore and validate a step change in secure, low-latency communications through experimentation and trials," said Major Oliver Cox, SO2 Command, Integrated CyberEM and Effects Directorate. "This work is central to our warfare development efforts, allowing us to better understand how advanced mobile networking can support future operations in both contested and degraded environments. Beyond immediate experimentation outcomes, this capability provides a foundation for continued development in areas such as tactical networking, autonomous systems, and data-driven operations within a broader enterprise communications framework. DIANA’s Rapid Adoption Service enabled us to move at pace, accessing cutting-edge technology from an innovative provider in a matter of weeks."
Utilising the RAS framework enables top-notch deep-tech innovators to transition emerging capabilities into live military operations at the exact speed of relevance. Consequently, through this accelerated programme, UK MoD’s CSOC seamlessly acquired Microamp’s groundbreaking technology to develop and refine its own operational processes, and fully equip itself with the most advanced systems available. In the case of the Microamp system, this allows advanced forces to actively out-pace threats and establish a persistent, secure communications baseline across infrastructure-limited operational environments.
"The time from the opt-in request to CSOC receiving Microamp’s kit for the trial was six weeks – much faster than through traditional procurement routes. DIANA’s Rapid Adoption Service is successfully removing barriers to help deliver relevant technologies into the hands of end users faster," stated Major-General Paul Peyton, Military Deputy Director for North America at NATO DIANA. "This is a powerful example of how Allied innovation frameworks can move at greater speed and with greater flexibility, and it is exciting to see the UK Ministry of Defence, NATO DIANA and Microamp working together to open a pathway to real-world adoption."
"As a NATO DIANA innovator, Microamp’s participation in the Rapid Adoption Service with the UK Ministry of Defence’s CSOC has provided an expedited technology transition pipeline for deploying our 5G mmWave system across additional mission-critical operations," added Dawid Kuchta, CEO of Microamp. "This framework successfully introduces a field-ready solution that pairs deterministic performance, ultra-high capacity and near-zero latency with uncompromising tactical security."
From a big picture perspective, having Microamp capability at the tactical edge completely redefines what is operationally possible. Deployed units can rapidly establish ad-hoc tactical networks in austere environments to seamlessly connect field teams, drones, unmanned systems and command centres. Aerial nodes, ranging from mast-mounted drone systems in operational camps to tethered drones, can be deployed to extend command-and-control reach and stream live, high-resolution video. This infrastructure builds a unified operational picture, providing low-latency control links for the precise remote operation of various uncrewed aerial and ground platforms.
Beyond pure connectivity, introducing the Microamp network to the field brings advanced sensing directly to the front line, facilitating precise unit localisation, object classification and early warning to enhance situational awareness. Crucially, in contested zones, this comprehensive integration provides the secure, resilient communications required to coordinate frontline medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and casualty care under direct drone and electronic threat conditions. Ultimately, putting this technology into active service shifts the tactical paradigm toward a fully synchronised, data-centric battlespace where real-time information sharing directly drives mission effectiveness and force survivability.
Microamp is a global leader in resilient 5G mmWave connectivity for real-time operations. The company designs, builds and delivers ultra-high-capacity, near-zero-latency end-to-end networks powered by its own purpose-built radios.
By merging deep-tech know-how with a broad portfolio of technology partners, Microamp empowers industries, system integrators, MNOs, DSPs, governments, and research institutions worldwide. Its networks support applications requiring deterministic performance and high-uplink throughput, in both commercial and defence sectors, where resilience, security and jamming resistance are crucial. Engineered for the most demanding environments, the Microamp system supports critical infrastructure, ports, logistics hubs, public transportation, media production, mass events and specialised military missions.
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) generates and operates specialist capabilities, ready to fight across all domains to make the UK secure at home and strong abroad. Always on, the Command operates across every UK operation, delivering the capabilities that are not usually seen - or those that cannot be seen. From cyber warriors and medics to intelligence analysts, special forces, educators, and defence attachés, its collective expertise delivers the warfighting edge defence needs to deter threats and secure the nation today, and prepare for tomorrow. CSOC builds on the strong foundations of Strategic Command, reshaped to unite UK defence’s cyber and specialist capabilities under a single, military command alongside the Royal Navy, British Army, and the Royal Air Force - acting as the UK’s fourth Military Command.
NATO DIANA finds and accelerates cutting-edge technologies to deliver battle-winning defence and security solutions for the Alliance, while fostering deep-tech innovation. As a cornerstone of NATO’s innovation and technology strategy, DIANA brings together world-class talent and the latest advancements to maintain the Alliance’s technological edge. Leveraging a network of leading accelerator sites, test centres, expert mentors, and Allied expertise across 32 nations, DIANA empowers innovators working at the intersection of defence readiness, commercial potential, and technological breakthroughs.