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People walk past the Qualcomm stand at the Mobile World Congress event in February 2019.

US Navy teams with Qualcomm to research 5G, artificial intelligence

The new collaboration reflects the U.S. military's ambitions to invest in seamless connectivity and computer-augmented decision-making.

A work crew prepares a 5G mobile test station for trials at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in February 2022.

Pentagon kicks off 5G competition to upgrade base communications

Fifth-generation wireless tech promises faster speeds and the ability to accommodate more and more-advanced devices — a windfall for defense.

The Northrop Grumman corporate headquarters is pictured. Northrop is the world's fourth largest defense company when ranked by revenue, according to Defense News analysis.

Northrop, AT&T, Fujitsu relay intel with 5G during testing at new lab

Word of the successful demonstration comes nearly one year after Northrop and AT&T announced they would jointly develop a "digital battle network."

5G cellular equipment is seen on a utility pole in Inglewood, California, on Jan. 19, 2022.

General Dynamics, Amazon, Cisco form coalition to spur 5G adoption

The fifth generation of wireless technologies promises exponentially faster speeds as well as the capacity to accommodate more and more-advanced devices.

Remember 5G? Pentagon backs 6G hub tied to Army Research Lab

“The DoD has a vital interest in advancing 5G-to-NextG wireless technologies and concept demonstrations,” said Sumit Roy, the IB5G program director.

Why isn’t Russia doing more to jam GPS in Ukraine?

The importance of GPS as a military tool was underscored by Kremlin media in November 2021 as troops were massing along the Ukraine border. After Russia demonstrated it could destroy a satellite in space, a television commentator known to be an unofficial mouthpiece of President Putin said the nation could “blind NATO” by shooting down all GPS satellites.

By Dana Goward

National Guardsmen may soon use personal electronics in deployments

“Bring Your Own Approved Device” initiative would allow guardsmen to use personal mobile equipment to perform the same functions in the field that they would otherwise carry out at a desktop in their offices.

How the Pentagon is harnessing 5G for the future fight

The Defense Department’s 5G strategy is written with a sense of urgency: The nations “that master advanced communications technologies and ubiquitous connectivity will have a long-term economic and military advantage,” its unclassified, public pages read.

By Colin Demarest

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.“

By Colin Demarest

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.

By Colin Demarest

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.

By Colin Demarest

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.”

By Colin Demarest

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.

By Vivienne Machi

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.

By Colin Demarest

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.

By Agnes Helou

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.

By Colin Demarest

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.

By Vivienne Machi

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.

By Leland Brown and Anna Scott

The new collaboration reflects the U.S. military's ambitions to invest in seamless connectivity and computer-augmented decision-making.

Fifth-generation wireless tech promises faster speeds and the ability to accommodate more and more-advanced devices — a windfall for defense.

Word of the successful demonstration comes nearly one year after Northrop and AT&T announced they would jointly develop a "digital battle network."

The fifth generation of wireless technologies promises exponentially faster speeds as well as the capacity to accommodate more and more-advanced devices.

“The DoD has a vital interest in advancing 5G-to-NextG wireless technologies and concept demonstrations,” said Sumit Roy, the IB5G program director.

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“Bring Your Own Approved Device” initiative would allow guardsmen to use personal mobile equipment to perform the same functions in the field that they would otherwise carry out at a desktop in their offices.

The Defense Department’s 5G strategy is written with a sense of urgency: The nations “that master advanced communications technologies and ubiquitous connectivity will have a long-term economic and military advantage,” its unclassified, public pages read.

“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.“

"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.

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.

“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.”

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

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

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.”

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

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.

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

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