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 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.
White paper Insights on 5G from the industry and DoD
Learn how 5G is helping transform federal communications and driving innovation with expert perspectives from key government and industry leaders.
White paper Improving military life through enhanced comms
Effective communications are vital to mission success and personnel well-being. Discover innovative solutions improving military-base quality of life, like AI maintenance, advanced surveillance and enhanced wireless connectivity.
Podcasts
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.
5G power for the DoD
Find out how military and industry collaboration is driving success at the 5G Living Lab (Part 1), and how VR and AR are delivering value for the DoD (Part 2).
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 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.
Webinar 5G fixed wireless access for governments
Learn how fixed wireless access (FWA) is enhancing or replacing legacy wireline solutions and playing an increasingly crucial role in supporting federal missions.
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 5G MEC: Computing power at the edge
Watch a moderated fireside chat on 5G mobile edge computing (MEC) and how it can make a big impact on the needs of the military.
Webinar 5G strategies in government
Verizon joined government and industry leaders to discuss the benefits, challenges and opportunities for 5G technology.
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
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.
Leveraging Fixed Wireless Access 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.
Stay mission-ready with wireless business internet
Support military operations and help keep your personnel connected with an agile, reliable and secure network.
NaaS + AI overview
Tailored. Flexible. Secure. Get network solutions that can rapidly adapt to the modern needs of your mission.
Articles
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).
Article Advancing military communications in remote and hostile environments
With the FCC’s new framework allowing satellite-to-cell coverage, Verizon and Intelsat are exploring how this development will transform DoD operations and ensure uninterrupted connectivity.
Article Navigating the complexities of DODIN
From streamlining operations to enhancing security measures, learn how leaders are helping shape the future of cybersecurity for the DoD and Homeland Security.
Article Improving the app user experience in global environments
Outdated tech and unpredictable networks can create difficulties for State diplomats around the world. Explore how tech shapes modern diplomacy in challenging environments.
Resources
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 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 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.
eBook DoD vision: Connect anything, provide access anywhere
DoD has a gameplan for connectivity from the tactical edge back — taking advantage of both public and private networks and the latest 5G capabilities. Learn more about efforts across DoD and the military services to ensure ubiquitous connectivity for the warfighter.
White paper Maximizing DoD performance with dark fiber
Dark fiber has proven to be beneficial to the DoD in many ways, from cost savings and rapid scalability to enhanced battlefield communications and cybersecurity.
White paper Five critical use cases for dark fiber
Deploying dark fiber can enable the DoD with capabilities crucial for enhanced national security, AI-powered data analytics, stronger space operations and more.
White paper The network of the future
Verizon Connected Fabric provides near-universal connectivity for organizations by seamlessly supporting technologies like AI and 5G to create infrastructure that’s secure, scalable and adaptable.
White paper Driving the future of defense with connectivity
Learn how fast, reliable connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) are fueling the DoD’s efforts to prepare for tomorrow’s demands.
Podcasts & videos
How DISA’s Strategy Supports Building Enhanced Resilience with AI and SD WAN
AI and SD-WAN are helping revolutionize military communications, making them more resilient and adaptable. In this podcast we look at how the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is securing the next gen of defense networks.
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.
Critical Infrastructure Updates Needed to Support AI Adoption by the Department of Defense
Learn how the DoD's AI adoption strategy requires critical infrastructure updates to support operational efficiency and national security.
Modernizing DoD Networks with Telecom-Hosted Managed “as-a-Service” Platforms
The Department of Defense is modernizing its dispersed and fragmented networks. From enhanced security measures to seamless integration, discover how these innovations are transforming defense communications.
Keeping up with cybersecurity best practices
Get a unique perspective from government security experts about how to create a successful cybersecurity strategy and the challenges involved.
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.
Article Enhancing your security posture with a private WAN
A private WAN helps mitigate risks associated with exposed data traffic while aligning to Zero Trust capabilities.
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.
Powering the Coast Guard’s communications
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Verizon Business a $66 million EIS task order to deliver voice, data and Wi-Fi services.
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
Verizon launches government cloud-managed SD WAN to accelerate federal agency modernization
Verizon announced the launch of its first Government Cloud-Managed SD-WAN product. Built on Verizon’s FedRAMP High Ready Government Cloud Platform for U.S. federal agencies, the new offering is highlighted by the platform’s first SaaS Managed SD WAN solution.
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.