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.