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Northrop, AT&T partner to build 5G digital battle network

“When we think about today’s environment, it’s less about the traditional arms race of the past, and it’s more about the technology race of today and the future.“

5G deemed a ‘great enabler’ for US Navy

"We in the Navy, you know, we work at the edge, have been working at the edge since the 1700s," the service's chief digital innovation officer said.

Pentagon launches 5G challenge with millions up for grabs

The competition, conducted in collaboration with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, focuses on open interfaces, swappable and compatible parts, and the development of a diverse, multi-vendor community.

Lockheed eyes Project Convergence after successful 5G expedition

“Our battle space is all connected,” said David Rohall with Lockheed Martin. “No longer just does a soldier talk to the soldier next to him, but the soldier is talking to the airmen who may be flying above.”

NATO wants a say in 5G standardization talks

For the past several years, the agency has been conducting internal technical assessments to evaluate the potential of 5G for military applications.

Lockheed and Microsoft collaborating on 5G military tech

Some fruits of the partnership were recently put to the test at Lockheed Martin Space’s 5G test range in Colorado.

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Saab showcases new DeployNet 5G network

DeployNet, as it’s known, is a ruggedized, 5G communication system for military and crisis operations. Unveiled by Saab during the Unmanned Systems Exhibition here, it provides 5G/LTE wireless network for challenging environments, and has high-capacity bandwidth for missions relying on information sources, sensors and user interaction.

FAA head resigns after effort to rebuild agency’s reputation

Stephen Dickson, a former pilot and executive with Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, had led the FAA since August 2019. He citied separation from his family during the pandemic, saying he told President Joe Biden, “It is time to go home.”

Lockheed to develop 5G testbed for Marine Corps

The testbed will help identify areas of compatibility between 5G networks and defense platforms, the company said Feb. 16.

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Atos’ Cyril Dujardin on European defense opportunities in 5G tech

Cyril Dujardin, senior vice president and global head of digital security at France-based Atos, shared his perspective on how 5G will transform the European defense sector.

Four strategies the DoD must consider to leverage 5G’s full potential

5G is a different beast than many other technologies the military has leveraged from the private sector.

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AT&T sees progress in Navy’s 5G smart warehouse experiment

The smart warehouse project is part of a $600 million investment by the Pentagon in testing and experimenting with 5G networks at military installations.

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F-35 fighters, 5G networks, and how the UAE is trying to balance relations between the US and China

The United Arab Emirates recently suspended F-35 acquisition talks amid U.S. concerns over a 5G vendor, but the Middle Eastern country is still carrying on with its network connectivity efforts. Will it circle back to negotiations over the aircraft?

What is 5G? An electrical engineer explains.

Will 5G mean no more bad cell connections in crowded places?

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Military may take months to gauge 5G safety risks to aircraft

The results of tests on whether the new 5G rollout could affect military aircraft systems are not expected until late summer.

Global leaders seek new technology partnerships to counter threat posed by China

The world leaders stressed that like-minded nations need to band together to set standards for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

Pentagon wants to spend big on joint war-fighting systems

JADC2 investments are peppered throughout the budget proposal — from the services' individual projects to AI and other emerging tech.

National security agencies warn of 5G network vulnerabilities, adversary influence

The NSA cautions that nation-states could exert "undue influence" on standards-setting bodies for 5G, trying to boost proprietary technologies.

Perspecta Labs wins $8.1 million in 5G contracts

Perspecta will work on a smart warehouse and spectrum sharing projects

Pentagon tech office asks industry for ‘leap-ahead capabilities’

The rapid prototyping offices needs industry's help to fill gaps in capabilities for joint missions.

Pentagon urged to work with industry on 5G network development

The U.S. Department of Defense has reviewed responses to a controversial RFI that some interpreted as a move to build a national 5G network.

As 5G auction continues, Pentagon turns to safety planning

The Federal Aviation Administration and commercial aviation trade group have raised concerns that 5G deployment could cause interference to civil and military aircraft.

Defense policy bill prepares Pentagon for operational 5G

The plan taps the CIO as the lead on the issue in the future and establishes a 5G cross-functional team.

Talk of national 5G plan from DoD causes confusion, concern among lawmakers

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are concerned about reports that the Pentagon plans to build a 5G network. The department denies the plan.

Pentagon inks $197 million in contracts for microelectronics

The U.S. Defense Department awarded other transaction authority contracts to Microsoft, IBM, Intel and Qorvo.