The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has selected the Thales–Leonardo Consortium to deliver a next-generation secure deployable communication and information system dedicated to the Allied Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM), the companies announced on 6 July 2026.

Under the contract, the value of which has not been publicly disclosed, the consortium will deliver and supply training for six deployable headquarters for SOFCOM known as Deployable Points of Presence for Special Operations Component Commands (DPOP

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has selected the Thales–Leonardo Consortium to deliver a next-generation secure deployable communication and information system (CIS) dedicated to the Allied Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM), the companies announced on 6 July 2026.

Under the contract, the value of which has not been publicly disclosed, the consortium will deliver and supply training for six deployable headquarters for SOFCOM known as Deployable Points of Presence for Special Operations Component Commands (DPOP SOCC). These new DPOPs provide deployable CIS tailored to the specific needs of NATO special operations forces.

In a joint press release Thales and Leonardo said the DPOPs “form the cornerstone of a future, comprehensive, secure information and communication system for special operations, built on classified and resilient networks”.

Key features of the DPOPs are that they are zero-day deployable, provide a secure multi‑domain environment for mission data exchange, and offer real-time full-motion video (FMV)-sharing capabilities across different deployable systems, to enhance Special Forces’ operational effectiveness and situational awareness.