Anduril Adds 5G Comms to Sentry Family of Systems

Anduril, transforming defense capabilities with advanced technology, has recently added 5G Comms to its Sentry Family of Systems.

Dependable communications are critical for military and commercial operations, especially as data volumes surge. The challenge is greatest in remote, austere environments where connectivity and infrastructure are absent. Although 5G offers higher speeds, lower latency, and greater device connectivity than legacy systems, its reliance on fixed infrastructure makes deployment in such settings costly and difficult. As a result, existing 5G solutions often fail to deliver the connectivity, flexibility, and deployability required for remote operations.

Anduril Industries is addressing the communications gap with its 5G Comms Sentry Tower (CST), delivering high-speed, low-latency cellular connectivity for real-time operations. Built on the Sentry platform, the system integrates communications, compute, and onboard power, enabling rapid deployment and scalable coverage without external infrastructure.

Developed with Nokia Federal Solutions, it combines Sentry hardware with private 5G technology to provide a secure, deployable network for remote environments.

5G CST delivers infrastructure-independent connectivity without compromising performance, meeting critical operational requirements across use cases. Coverage spans several kilometers per unit, with high-speed data rates and the ability to scale through linked systems.

A private, secure network architecture, powered by Anduril Industries’ Lattice software, provides full control over users, system health, and performance. The system operates without existing infrastructure and can be deployed in under three hours.

A service-based pricing model further enhances flexibility, enabling cost-efficient adoption without the constraints of traditional telecom structures.

5G CST is purpose-built for environments where commercial coverage is unavailable or impractical due to cost, time, or infrastructure constraints. Unlike traditional private 5G networks, it can be deployed beyond fixed infrastructure and become operational within hours, not months.

With its integrated power supply, the system operates independently of external sources, enabling scalable deployment without reliance on existing infrastructure. This significantly reduces setup time and resource requirements, allowing operators to focus on mission execution rather than logistics.

Anduril Industries designed 5G CST for high-rate production from the outset, leveraging proven processes, components, and facilities from the Sentry Tower family already fielded at scale. By building on production-ready subsystems, the system can be delivered with the speed, volume, and reliability required to meet operational demands.

As the newest addition to the Sentry family, 5G CST builds on a proven foundation, with over 400 towers deployed globally. Since the first Sentry Tower launch in 2017, these systems have delivered field-tested situational awareness across missions ranging from force protection to border security.

Developed over eight years, the Sentry portfolio has continuously evolved to meet diverse operational needs, with 5G CST representing its latest advancement.