Three Challenges to 5G's Military Success

Fifth-generation (5G) cellular extends the capabilities of critical communications, allowing 5G network deployment on bases, in emergency scenarios, and on the battlefield. Planes, ships, Humvees, and other vehicles will integrate 5G connectivity while 5G robotics allow for smart warehousing and telesurgery. Self-driving military vehicles will create new opportunities and use cases. Evolving 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) promise to make all of these new applications a reality.

To guarantee performance, however, these applications require unique approaches to design and test. For aerospace defense applications, 5G must adhere to more strict performance requirements and overcome three key challenges: evolving NTN standardization, vehicles as user equipment, and 5G co-existence with radar and satellite systems. By taking a multistep approach, you can ensure that your product seamlessly integrates into a final design that meets 5G's promise for military and government applications.