5G Archives

Tom Rondeau, director of the Pentagon’s FutureG Office, speaks at AITalks, April 24, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Scoop News Group)

Pentagon’s FutureG Office gearing up for new prototyping effort

Officials are planning to release a request for prototype proposals in June for the open centralized unit distributed unit (OCUDU) project.

Apr 24, 2025 By Jon Harper

An UH-60 Black Hawk flies multiple passes at different altitudes over the runway during a series of 5G avionics tests March 2, 2022, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. A 5G mobile test station was used during the testing as part of demonstration to implement 5G technologies without compromising the safety of military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

DOD preparing for first large-scale demonstration of spectrum-sharing tech in 2025

The demonstration will help inform a follow-on study requested by the 2023 National Spectrum Strategy.

Apr 23, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Marlan Macklin speaks on a panel at the Elatic Public Sector Summit. (Scoop News group photo)

DOD turns its focus to 6G with concept that could help sense drones

An early use case for 6G could give the Pentagon improved capabilities to sense drones in the environment surrounding a network.

Mar 19, 2025 By Billy Mitchell

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Jan. 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Protection of spectrum by Congress also protects Trump’s Iron Dome from shortsighted 5G policy

The binary choice many in the telecommunications industry are lobbying Congress to make would kill President Trump’s Iron Dome for America and continue to leave the U.S.…

Feb 26, 2025 By Sen. Mike Rounds

A U.S. Marine Corps AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operates at the Multi-Function Air Operations Center as part of Steel Knight 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 10, 2024. The AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR is a ground-based air radar system which increases 3rd MAW’s combat power and lethality through superior air surveillance. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Marine Corps tests tactical 5G, looks at wider adoption for communications

Marines want to leverage 5G capabilities to enhance their tactical operations.

Jan 24, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

Pentagon to launch new study focused on non-terrestrial networks and protocols

The NTN review will include officials from across the department as well as engagement with industry.

Jan 23, 2025 By Jon Harper

A work crew prepares a 5G mobile test station for testing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 25, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

Pentagon taps Hughes to develop 5G O-RAN prototype at Fort Bliss

"The Open RAN project at Fort Bliss is a valuable opportunity for the DoD to explore the enhanced command and control capabilities that near-real time control of…

Nov 4, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Transforming federal and defense network infrastructure with new wireless technologies

A new report highlights how advancements in wireless technologies will allow agencies to modernize their infrastructure faster and better support mission-critical operations.

Sep 12, 2024 By Scoop News Group

Beyond 5G: Pentagon sets sights on next-generation wireless tech with new projects

The three applied research projects look to enhance warfighters' ability to connect and maneuver within the electromagnetic spectrum.

Aug 13, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

DOD’s FutureG office implementing, testing 5G capabilities for military ops

“It’s all about the reps and the experience of getting this stuff out of the lab and into the real world, understanding the limitations, understanding the difficulties…

Aug 8, 2024 By Mikayla Easley