5G network Archives

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Heidi Shyu speaks to Defense Writers via zoom at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 2022. (DoD photo by United States Marine Corps Sgt. Taryn Sammet)

DOD to hire a ‘next G’ lead to focus on future of networks

It is one of several new roles the Pentagon intends to create as it invests in the development of 6G and 7G technology.

Jan 14, 2022 By Jackson Barnett

NSA, National Security Agency, RSA 2019 — (Scoop News Group photo)

NSA, CISA call on 5G cloud operators to cryptographically isolate network containers

The agencies say it is crucial for data in memory to have the same protections as data at rest.

Nov 18, 2021 By John Hewitt Jones

Peraton wins contract to boost DOD’s spectrum use with AI

With a new AI-based tool, Peraton hopes to make the DOD a more efficient user of spectrum.

Oct 27, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

Dr. Joseph Evans, technical director for 5G with the Defense Department’s Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, stepped down in mid-August. (DoD Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders)

Department of Defense 5G lead Evans steps down

Amanda Toman is understood to have replaced Joseph Evans as principal director for 5G technology on an acting basis.

Aug 31, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

mobile, cellphone, 5G, 4G — (Getty Images)

5G networks need to be interoperable, DOD and DHS officials say

Agencies need to work on open standards for 5G, officials said during FedTalks.

Aug 24, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

DOD Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders.

Pentagon to establish new security standards for 5G technology

The new security regime is being developed in collaboration with the department's CIO and will focus on supply chain security.

Jun 3, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

The U.S. Air Force’s 10th Wideband Global Satcom communications satellite (WGS-10) atop a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 rocket lifts off on Friday, Mar. 15, 2019 from Space Launch Complex-37B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

Air Force looking for 5G in space

The Air Force wants 5G on the ground and in space to help link the two.

Mar 3, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

Forward Operating Base Marez Mosul Iraq. Photo by Spc Yolanda Moreno Leon 138th MPAD.

Marines piloting 5G to improve warehouse logistics

In another new 5G test case, a Marine Corps base in Georgia is hoping to find ways to enhance warehouse logistics with faster networks.

Feb 22, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

The Ugly Angels Conduct Flight Leadership Evaluation — U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to conduct a mass flight during a flight leadership evaluation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 30, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps / Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Marine Corps base gets military’s first look at ‘ultra wideband’ 5G

The latest military base to ink a 5G networking partnership with the private sector will be the first to have "ultra wideband" telecommunications tech.

Jul 27, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

A runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force / Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

Air Force adds another base to military’s 5G program, to prototype software

The pilot project at Nellis Air Force Base will partner with an industry consortium, the 485-member Information Warfare Research Project.

May 29, 2020 By Jackson Barnett