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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)

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

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

FCC, NTIA move to expand spectrum access for commercial wireless in partnership with Navy

The changes to the Citizens Broadband Radio Services framework could provide uninterrupted wireless services for approximately 72 million people.

Jun 13, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Pentagon, telecom industry’s battle over spectrum symptomatic of a troubled system

The U.S. military uses a part of the mid-band spectrum to operate its radars, satellites, navigation systems and more. Now wireless companies want that same spectrum to…

Jul 31, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

US moves to open more spectrum for 5G while safeguarding military assets

The State Department has submitted a proposal asking to open up the 3300-3400 MHz band of the spectrum to 5G mobile services within the Americas.

May 16, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Then Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, participates in the META-13 Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2) and Space Mission Integration panel discussion. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Nominee for Space Force chief commits to fielding new electronic warfare tech

If confirmed by the Senate, Lt. Gen. Bradley Saltzman will lead the service as its second-ever Chief of Space Operations.

Sep 13, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

The importance of spectrum sharing to the future of war

As 5G mobile networks mature, everybody from the DOD to commercial companies wants a piece of the spectrum.

Apr 11, 2022 By Billy Mitchell