{"id":11137,"date":"2019-07-15T23:28:53","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T23:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/c4isrnet\/uncategorized\/2019\/07\/15\/pentagon-studies-how-to-secure-5g-and-beyond\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:41:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:41:12","slug":"pentagon-studies-how-to-secure-5g-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/c4isrnet\/battlefield-tech\/2019\/07\/15\/pentagon-studies-how-to-secure-5g-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon studies how to secure 5G and beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Department of Defense is developing a 5G strategy, and now the Defense Science Board has given Pentagon decision-makers its findings on the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DSB\u2019s quick task force on defense applications of fifth-generation network technology undertook an extensive technical review of 5G-related technologies and communication to offer the DoD recommendations on how to adopt such technologies in the face of concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, Pentagon officials and members of Congress are increasingly worried that if China invests in and controls the majority of the global 5G network marketplace, the Chinese government can use that network to spy on the communications that cross the network. Worse, some fear that in a conflict or tension, China could cut off communications to certain areas as leverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report (a more detailed version of which is classified) notes that the integration of 5G technology could give DoD the opportunity to adopt benefits of related systems for needs at a lower cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf adopted and acted upon expeditiously, this strategy will provide the Department with a near-term plan to ensure a vibrant U.S. research and development (R&D) base for \u20185G and beyond\u2019 telecommunications standards, capabilities and industry; long-term U.S. competitiveness in the global communications and network base; and safe, secure, trustworthy and resilient communications infrastructure option for the U.S. at home or abroad, our Allies and treaty partners,\u201d Alfred Grasso, the study\u2019s chairman, wrote in a summary released to the public by the DSB in late June<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn accordance with its charter, the study defines a path for DoD 5G adoption that mitigates supply chain risk, established spectrum co-existence procedures and revamps existing communications infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report\u2019s six findings include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n