5G sites double as dense GNSS meteorology sensors, enabling sub-kilometer, weather insight for defence, energy and critical infrastructure.

[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 the next generation of 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 critical infrastructures and utilities to insurance, renewable energy, logistics & transportation and smart cities. With a clear focus on data, Skyfora is redefining what’s possible in weather forecasting on a global scale.

Skyfora media contact:

Fredrik Borgström, CEO, fredrik.borgstrom(at)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.