Skyfora and LMT turn Latvia’s 5G network into Europe’s first real-time GNSS weather sensor grid at NATO DiBaX

[RIGA, LATVIA / HELSINKI, FINLAND, November 26, 2025] Skyfora and LMT
have demonstrated Europe’s first real-time, rapid-update, kilometer-resolution GNSS
weather observation grid, built on LMT’s 5G network and other GNSS receivers in
Latvia and showcased during NATO’s Digital Backbone Experimentation (DiBaX).
Instead of installing new weather stations, Skyfora’s technology turns existing GNSS
receivers at 5G sites into high-precision weather sensors. This converts the telecom
network into a dense atmospheric observation grid that delivers continuous updates
at kilometer-scale resolution – in real time, across large areas.

“We are turning existing 5G towers into the world’s densest weather
observation network – with a software update,” said Fredrik Borgström, CEO
at Skyfora. “With dense, real-time observations of atmospheric humidity, AI
weather models can finally reach the accuracy that defence, critical
infrastructure, energy and other weather-affected industries have been waiting
for.”

At DiBaX in Latvia, LMTs 5G sites powered with Skyfora’s Weather Engine,
streamed continuous measurements of humidity derived from small delays in the
GNSS signals as they pass through the atmosphere. This provides a detailed, real-
time view of how storms, extreme rainfall, flood risks, and heat stress are emerging
and evolving.

“For LMT, this project demonstrates how our network act as a sensor by
transforming existing infrastructure into a source of real-time, high-resolution
weather intelligence. Together with Skyfora, we’re turning cutting-edge
innovation into practical, dual-use solutions that create new value for defence,
energy, critical infrastructure, and other weather-sensitive sectors.” said
Armands Meirāns, Head of R&D at LMT Defence.

New weather intelligence for defence and industry
The Latvian demonstration shows how telecom-powered GNSS meteorology can
support:

• Defence and security - improved situational awareness for mission planning
  and operations.
• Civil protection and infrastructure – earlier, more precise alerts for storms,
  flash floods and heat stress on cities and critical assets.
• Energy trading and renewables – sharper short-term forecasts for wind, solar
  and electricity grids improve trading and asset protection.

Designed for rapid national scale-up
Skyfora’s solution for telecom operators is designed to scale quickly:

• No new hardware – uses GNSS receivers already existing in 5G
  infrastructure.
• Software-enabled – deployed as a software and data-processing layer on top
  of the existing network.
• AI-ready data feed – continuous, high-resolution weather observations in real-
  time that directly fuel advanced forecasting models.

By combining Skyfora’s GNSS meteorology with advanced 5G networks, operators
can convert their telecom infrastructure into next-generation weather and climate
intelligence, strengthening both national resilience and defence preparedness.

About Skyfora
Skyfora, a company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of meteorological
innovation, transforms the future of meteorology with unique, high-resolution weather
data. Skyfora´s patented solutions extract atmospheric data from GNSS receivers in
existing infrastructures like telecom networks, unlocking previously untapped data
sources to power state-of-the-art AI weather models. By delivering a continuous flow
of high-resolution weather intelligence, Skyfora boost AI forecasts enhancing climate
resilience and supporting critical decision-making across weather-sensitive industries
– from renewable energy to critical infrastructure, transport & logistics and insurance.
Skyfora is redefining what’s possible in weather forecasting on a global scale
Skyfora media contact: Fredrik Borgström, CEO, fredrik.borgstrom@skyfora.com

About LMT Defence
LMT Defence specialises in the development and integration of cutting-edge
technologies to strengthen and advance the defence sector. By harnessing big data
analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and the latest communication
innovations, LMT Defence consistently delivers mission-critical solutions that drive
operational excellence.