Nokia (NOK) said Thursday that it has joined a consortium led by the Finnish Border Guard to develop next-generation counter-drone capabilities for patrol vehicles and maritime units.

The project will focus on building a sovereign, nationwide counter-unmanned aerial systems network, designed to enhance surveillance, threat detection and real-time situational awareness across land and sea operations, it said. Nokia's defense unit will provide secure, high-performance connectivity to link sensors, platforms and command-and-control systems, it added.

The consortium will deploy evaluation platforms and integrated systems, with testing scheduled through 2027 and early 2028, Nokia said.