Defense
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4G/5G smart base overview
Become a future-ready smart base and improve situational awareness by connecting your technology with 4G/5G devices and business internet.
What is a smart base?
A smart military base is one where technology works seamlessly to enhance every aspect of military operations and readiness, and the quality of life for military families and civilian partners. Learn how Verizon can support a transformation to a smart-base today.
Featured resources
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Verizon: The 5G Living Lab
Discover how Miramar leverages our 5G Ultra Wideband network to test concepts on autonomous vehicles, energy management and intelligent gate security.
How smart military bases are transforming national security
Smart military bases are using advanced IoT technologies, along with 5G, to operate securely and efficiently, while increasing military readiness and force projection.
Solutions to create smart bases
Learn how our technology solutions and robust service capabilities can help you build a more modern and connected base.
Articles & white papers
Article 5G Strategies at DoD, Navy, and NTIA Helping Shape the Future of Mobility, Security, and Mission Agility
More than just faster connectivity is being unlocked by 5G strategies. Leaders from the DoD, the Navy, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and Verizon discussed how they are connecting warfighters, strengthening secure interoperability, and building mission agility across agencies.
White paper Mission critical: Keeping the U.S. military connected during a crisis
The time to prepare for natural disaster response is well before events strike. Working together through simulated crisis scenarios, military natural disaster response teams built the muscle memory of coordinated responses.
Article Effective communications and a higher quality of life on military installations
Effective communications is the backbone of military base life, impacting both mission success and the well-being of personnel. Discover how advanced technology is reshaping military base communication.
White paper Embracing 5G: Leveraging next-gen mobility and AI for federal agencies
Learn more about how Verizon and Google Pixel are leveraging the power of mobility and AI as a way to support the needs of the federal government.
Podcasts
The Rise of the Mobile-First Model for Defense: Part One
The DoD is entering a true mobile-first era, incorporating mobility into training, planning, and tactical operations. In part 1 of the podcast, two industry experts help break down the cultural shift, connectivity demands, and security innovations making this possible.
Next-Generation Wearables Represent the Future of Mobile-First Military Technology: Part Two
From battlefield injury monitoring to real-time situational awareness, next-generation wearables are redefining military operations. In part two of our podcast, explore how AI, IoT, and wearables are giving service members safer and more efficient tools.
Deploying Private 5G Networks: A Key Step
in the DoD’s Digital Transformation
Private 5G networks are critical to the United States Department of War‘s vision for modern, mission-ready communications. Listen to experts from Verizon Business and Nokia break down how this tech is streamlining operations and enabling smarter, faster decision making both on and off the field.
Smart Energy Strategies in Action: Driving Efficiency, Resilience, and Sustainability Across the DoD
Smart energy strategies are being used to reshape operations across the Department of Defense. Experts from Verizon & BOSS Controls discuss 5G-powered grid edge solutions and military base resiliency.
Rapid drone mapping for remote military base perimeters
Learn how rapid drone mapping technologies can help the DoD safeguard remote bases and empower public safety teams during critical events, like the Maui wildfires.
Private networks: The gateway to commercial 5G
With a combination of both private and commercial 5G, the DoD can provide optimal solutions for the military—including enhanced logistics, tracking and vehicle maintenance.
Videos & webinars
Video Federal Executive Forum 5G Strategies in Government
5G continues to reshape how agencies fulfill their missions—introducing new efficiencies, tactical edge capabilities, and resilience. How are government leaders utilizing emerging capabilities—like 5G—to transform the federal IT landscape?
Video Unleashing the potential of mobile
Watch Verizon and Google Pixel experts dissect the tactics and methodologies essential for achieving comprehensive visibility across the entire mobile attack lifecycle.
Video Using 5G as an AI incubator for the DoD
Learn how the DoD can test AI concepts using 5G connectivity in lab environments and real-world settings.
Video Augmented and virtual reality training
Learn how pairing Verizon 5G technology with Taqtile’s Manifest solution could help frontline troops conduct operations on real-world equipment.
Business Internet overview
Wherever the mission takes you, be ready with secure, reliable Verizon Business Internet (Fixed Wireless Access). Meet defense requirements, modernize your network infrastructure, reduce downtime and deliver real-time information to your personnel.
Featured resources
Leveraging FWA as a next-gen connectivity solution
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) provides flexible, cost-effective and robust connectivity that can help transform your defense infrastructure, even in remote or highly secure areas.
Use cases & articles
Podcasts & videos
Site Surveys for Successful FWA Deployment on Military Bases: A Podcast
Dave Stepp and Dale Butterworth from Verizon talk about private wireless networks and military modernization.
In-Building Connectivity for Return-to-Office Federal Workforces
Join experts from Verizon, Ericsson, Leidos and Carahsoft as they explore strategies to enhance federal workplace connectivity with cutting-edge solutions like 5G in-building technology, private networks, and neutral host infrastructure.
NaaS + AI overview
Tailored. Flexible. Secure. Get network solutions that can rapidly adapt to the modern needs of your mission.
White papers
White paper Transforming healthcare: Integrating digital solutions for enhanced federal health IT
By laying down the connectivity framework, federal healthcare teams are equipped to navigate the expanding landscape of artificial intelligence within the healthcare domain effectively.
White paper Accelerating federal network modernization
Federal agencies face a unique set of challenges in their efforts to modernize. Verizon’s Managed SD WAN—Federal Government is designed to overcome these challenges by offering a single, unified solution.
White paper How CBP, DoD, USPS and VA transform services through human-centered design
From border security to veteran care, federal agencies are transforming how they serve the public. Explore how CBP, DoD, USPS and VA are putting people at the center of every mission.
White paper Why federal agencies need to level up connectivity for AI
As AI is transforming government operations, federal agencies must also invest in the high-speed connectivity that powers and supports these technologies. Here’s how agencies can tap into the resources they need to augment networks and support AI-driven transformation.
White paper Collaboration and innovation fuel the future of federal IT modernization
Federal agencies are embracing technologies like cloud computing and AI to drive digital transformation and enhance efficiency and security. This paper explores how agencies are modernizing to better serve the public.
White paper The impact of AI on government networks
Verizon is developing a robust model with a strong focus on cybersecurity and critical workloads that demand low latency connections to meet the challenge posed by agencies who want to use Artificial Intelligence products to improve their efficiency.
White paper The network of the future: Verizon Connected Framework
The Verizon Connected Framework delivers near universal connectivity for your organization. Verizon’s Connected Framework is a robust, future-proof network solution designed to provide near universal connectivity for organizations.
White paper In-Building Connectivity for Return-to-Office Federal Workforces
As federal agencies navigate hybrid operations and return-to-office planning, reliable and secure in-building connectivity is more essential than ever. Experts from Verizon, Ericsson, Leidos, and Carahsoft have shared key insights on how agencies can strengthen communications infrastructure while staying mission-ready and compliant.
Executive brief How FEMA, DoD teams tackle cyber at frontline, disaster response sites
Frontline cybersecurity is evolving fast — and FEMA and DoD teams are adapting with advanced tools, AI integration and real-time threat response. Learn how agencies are tackling cyber risks at disaster sites and military networks.
White paper Dark fiber and AI in defense: Maximizing performance, minimizing waste
As the federal government prioritizes enhancing efficiency, agencies are seeking innovative ways to help drive internal improvements. Explore how dark fiber for the DoD presents an opportunity for a scalable and secure solution, reducing redundancy and improving operational efficiency.
Articles
Article Responsible AI at Scale: How the Federal Government Can Lead by Trust
AI can move fast, but trust takes time.” In the race of AI leadership, the
Article From Legacy to Modern: Driving Digital Transformation in Federal IT
From cloud adoption to network modernization, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Consular Affairs, and Verizon are helping lead digital transformation in federal agencies.
Article Modernization Strategies Driving Mission Success Across Federal Agencies
Federal agencies are advancing modernization strategies, like cloud adoption and AI-driven automation, that enhance national security, while also improving efficiency, dependability, and accessibility of citizen services. Leaders emphasized that in order to enhance mission readiness and stay ahead of evolving threats, cyber security, Zero Trust, and automation are essential.
Article Cloud Optimization Helps Drive Resilience and Security Across Federal Agencies
The demands on IT infrastructure increase as federal missions become more data driven. Agencies can scale effectively and securely because of cloud optimization. Learn how government leaders are building toward a more connected future.
Article How Federal CTOs are Evolving Digital Strategies for Mission Success
A Federal News Network’s webinar brought together federal CTOs to discuss how they are evolving digital strategies to enable mission success. Discover what is driving innovation in government and defense IT, from AI to infrastructure modernization.
Dark Fiber article series Pt. 1: Maximizing Performance, Minimizing Waste
As the federal government prioritizes enhancing efficiency, agencies are seeking innovative ways to help drive internal improvements. Explore how dark fiber for the DoD presents an opportunity for a scalable and secure solution, reducing redundancy and improving operational efficiency.
Dark Fiber article series Pt. 2: Five Critical Use Cases for Dark Fiber in the DoD
The future of national defense depends on secure, high-speed data access. From AI-driven analytics to Zero Trust cybersecurity, dark fiber is one solution that can help enable the DoD to stay ahead of evolving threats. Discover five critical use cases with the potential of transforming military operations and national security.
Article AI, Threat Intelligence, and Cyber Resilience help shape priorities for the DoD and Homeland Security
Learn how leaders from the DoD, DHS and Verizon are building cyber resilience using AI, threat intelligence, and collaboration.
Article Benefits of NaaS for the military and operational readiness
Learn how the DoD can simplify IT complexity, cut costs, create crucial organizational agility and build a strong foundation for future digital transformation with Network as a Service (NaaS).
Podcasts & videos
Building the Foundation for AI-Enabled Defense
Advanced wireless communication capabilities are transforming how the military moves data. For a vast region like the Indo-Pacific area, the need to do this securely and quickly is a matter of national security.
Federal Executive Forum Panel Cyber Defense and Homeland 2026
Government cybersecurity strategies are evolving as threats become more complex. The Defense and Homeland Security departments emphasize proactive security, including building protections into development, adopting zero trust and strengthening threat intelligence, workforce skills and infrastructure. How are agencies adapting their cyber strategies to stay ahead of emerging risks?
Cybersecurity for Defense and Homeland Progress and Best Practices 2025
Learn how federal agencies have progressed with their cybersecurity strategies and how they are addressing emerging security challenges. Discover valuable insights from leading federal agencies, Verizon and other industry cybersecurity experts.
DoD edges toward goal of ubiquitous connectivity — connect anything, provide access anywhere
The U.S. military has been undergoing something of a communications revolution over the last several years. It’s largely due to recent changes that have pushed the armed services to embrace the same commercial technologies that have already made ubiquitous connectivity commonplace in most of our lives.
Security overview
Help protect your valuable networks and data, while bolstering your agency’s mission.
Cyber Strategies series
Understanding the benefits of the Defense In-Depth strategy
Explore how to leverage a strategy called Defense In-Depth to purposefully layer tools to protect your network from cyber attacks.
Creating a logging strategy for security
Learn from a Verizon expert about challenges you’ll face when determining what to log, how much to log and how long to keep logs.
Podcasts & videos
Zero Trust and 5G: Strengthening the DoD’s Security Framework
Since the DoD established a special team in 2022 to lead 5G adoption, this transformative technology has been at the forefront of AI and IoT solutions. In our podcast Verizon’s Bryan Schromsky and Larry Palkendo discuss the challenges and solutions associated with 5G security for the DoD.
Defending against future quantum threats
Listen to experts break down the benefits of hardening federal infrastructure, and the different quantum types, threats, and zero trust compatibility.
Exploring the new DoD zero trust strategy
Hear industry experts from Verizon and Zscaler discuss how defense agencies can create roadmaps for bringing the new DoD zero trust strategy to life.
Implementing SASE in the federal space
Discover how Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is becoming important as federal agencies embrace cloud-based applications that create a distributed network as well as offer low latency and high throughput.
Securing future network comms with QKD
Hear how quantum key distribution (QKD) leverages quantum mechanics and may become the future of government cybersecurity.
Additional resources
2025 Data Breach Investigations Report Public Sector snapshot
Learn key strategies to help mitigate cybersecurity risks, and defend your organization and constituents against threats.
Webinar Secure Cloud Computing Strategies in Government Progress and Best Practices 2025
Cloud technology continues to play an integral role in driving innovation at federal agencies. As use cases become increasingly complex, how can agencies ensure data is secured? Verizon joins panelists from the Navy and CBP to share lessons learned, challenges and solutions, and a vision for the future.
Article Outsourcing NOC and SOC Operations to Strengthen DoD Security and Efficiency
With global threats rising and the digital battlefield evolving, the DoD faces tough decisions regarding how to manage its network and security operations. Should the DoD expand in-house teams or outsource NOC and SOC functions? Explore the challenges and benefits of outsourcing.
Webinar Defense and Homeland Security best practices
Gain unique insights from government experts on how to create a successful cybersecurity strategy.
White paper Navigating zero trust for federal agencies
Zero trust is the ultimate expression of the trust-but-verify philosophy, and it fundamentally changes the way agencies are protected.
Article Understanding how ransomware is reshaping cybersecurity
Learn how to combat the threat of ransomware as it continues to impact government agencies.
Intelligence community overview
Secure communications and modernize IT infrastructure by leveraging our strong partner ecosystem and reliable resources.
Resources
Enhancing special ops with 5G and edge computing
Learn how 5G and multi-access edge computing (MEC) are about to transform how special ops teams operate in austere zones.
Defense contracts
Navigating to a new contact can seem complex. Help improve collaboration and streamline your agency’s ability to act quickly with our advanced solutions, available on government contract vehicles.
Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS)
Accelerate your IT modernization journey and help your agency stay mission-ready. Verizon's expertise simplifies network-solutions procurement through the EIS contract.
NGEN SMIT
Get secure, end-to-end IT services across networks for the Navy and Marine Corps, delivered by Leidos and Verizon on the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) Service Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) contract.
Optimizing NGEN SMIT for the Navy
Learn how NGEN SMIT is accelerating the Navy’s modernization initiatives and providing Sailors and Marines with essential IT services.
Assisting the Navy on its path to digital transformation
Through advanced service integrations and more, NGEN SMIT is upgrading and enhancing the Navy’s IT infrastructure.
Spiral 4
Verizon helps support agencies by providing diversified technology for mission-critical activities. Beyond phones and tablets, this includes data plans, 4G/5G internet, laptops and wearables.
Transforming DoD communications with Spiral 4
Learn how Verizon is helping the DoD boost its efficiency with a full suite of services, including advanced connectivity for AI and FWA.
The power of Spiral 4 in revolutionizing military communications
Discover how the new Spiral 4 contract will empower the military with essential tools and technologies for mission-critical operations.
Additional contract vehicles
Enhance performance, boost efficiency and meet federal standards with our advanced IT solutions. We offer flexible purchasing and procurement options with competitive pricing.
Civilian agencies
Connected teams. Seamless operations. Greater efficiency. Get the tailored solutions you need to better serve your constituents.
News
Lockheed Martin, Nokia, and Verizon Advance Defense Capabilities Through 5G.MIL® Collaboration
Lockheed Martin, Nokia, and Verizon announced the successful integration of Nokia's industry-leading, military-grade 5G solutions into Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL® Hybrid Base Station (HBS). The technology advances new capabilities to integrate commercial 5G connections with military communications systems.