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An UH-60 Blackhawk 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)

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