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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)

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

A work crew prepares a 5G mobile test station for testing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 25, 2022. The mobile test station was used during a series of 5G avionics tests as part of demonstration to implement 5G technologies without compromising the safety of military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

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

DOD’s Dr. Tom Rondeau speaks on a panel about 5G at DefenseTalks 2023. (DefenseScoop)

Pentagon to transfer 5G efforts to CIO, establish O-RAN pilots

On Oct. 1, the CIO’s organization will take the lead on those efforts and expand the scope of current 5G testing and experimentation, DOD CIO John Sherman…

May 11, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Pentagon’s 5G office sponsoring Open RAN technology challenge with more than $6M in cash prizes

The U.S. government is now accepting applications for the “2023 5G Challenge: Advanced Interoperability” initiative aimed at validating open radio access network (Open RAN) technology for U.S.…

Feb 2, 2023 By Jon Harper