Recent News
Recent News
Unpacking the Fight for the Spectrum Band & Its Link to 5G, FutureG
The battle over electromagnetic spectrum allocation has long been a contentious issue between the Department of Defense and commercial industry. This “spectrum war” has only intensified as advancements like 5G and the prospects of futureG technologies hinge on access to mid-band spectrum, a finite and highly desirable resource. For government contractors, understanding this fight is crucial, as it directly impacts projects related to national security, telecommunications and technological innovation.
Read MorePentagon’s Dr. Tom Rondeau on 2 Recent, Modern 5G Moves at DOD
5G networks provide a potentially more covert foundation for military communications because they use a greater range of the electromagnetic spectrum than other comms systems. With 5G, users tap into the millimeter wave in the tens of gigahertz, the Department of Defense’s Dr. Thomas Rondeau told Federal News Network, while futureG (the forthcoming, as-yet-unrealized successor to 5G) is targeting frequencies in the 7GHz to 24GHz range.
Read MoreFederal Executive Forum 5G Strategies in Government Progress and Best Practices 2024
5G continues to provide benefits and introduce new opportunities for achieving agency missions. How are agencies profiling a successful 5G strategy and what is the vision for the future? During this webinar, you will gain the unique perspective of top government technology experts: Panelists also will share lessons learned, challenges and solutions, and a vision for the future.
Read MoreUS DoD places bets on open RAN-based architecture
LIVE FROM MWC LAS VEGAS 2024: The US Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies are standing behind open RAN as the backbone of next generation communication systems. Dr. Tom Rondeau, principal director for FutureG, DoD, explained government agencies are collaborating with universities and telecommunications companies to develop software-defined open RAN-based networks.
Read MoreThe Role of AI in 5G Technology with Dr. Tom Rondeau
This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Dr. Tom Rondeau, Principal Director of FutureG, to discuss the complexities and innovations behind wireless communications, from the defense applications of 5G to the groundbreaking potential of 6G. Tom shares his insights on the role of AI in wireless technology, the importance and challenges of interoperability within NATO, and the potential of open-source platforms in driving wireless innovation. Tune in to this eye-opening conversation on the seemingly “invisible” role this technology plays in the world of defense and beyond.
Read MoreBeyond 5G: Pentagon sets sights on next-generation wireless tech with new projects
As it looks at how to provide warfighters with readily available 5G communications, the Pentagon’s FutureG office is concurrently pursuing applied research into new technologies that will serve as the department’s foundation for accessing future generations of wireless capabilities. The office, which is in charge of research-and-development efforts for advanced wireless network capabilities, has three projects underway in its “Beyond 5G” portfolio that it plans to carry out through at least fiscal 2025. Collectively, the programs aim to enhance the Pentagon’s ability to connect and maneuver within the electromagnetic spectrum, Tom Rondeau, principal director for FutureG at the Pentagon, told DefenseScoop.
Read MoreDOD’s FutureG office implementing, testing 5G capabilities for military ops
The Defense Department office in charge of researching and developing next-generation wireless capabilities has multiple projects underway to give warfighters access to 5G-enabled communications — from improving surveillance at bases in Africa to testing the technology with NATO allies. The FutureG office at the Pentagon has been working to expand the scale of previous efforts to research and test 5G and future-generation wireless network capabilities. As the office eyes 5G deployment, Tom Rondeau, principal director for FutureG at the Pentagon, emphasized that taking capabilities developed through research-and-development efforts and conducting live experiments is key to successful implementation.
Read MoreU.S. military gets “smart” on warehouses
The Defense Department’s multimillion-dollar bets on smart depots are bearing fruit — but still resemble what you would have found at an Amazon shipping center of yore. Why it matters: Getting the right supplies to the right people at the right time can mean the difference between blowing something up and getting blown up. Driving the news: The U.S. Marine Corps is looking to expand its footprint of smart hubs following success in Albany, Georgia, where 5G networking served as a backbone. Tech has cut processing times at some facilities from hours to minutes. Audits no longer take months. And inventories are more accurately being tracked. Another smart warehouse, in California, was designed to improve ship-to-shore logistics. It boasted zippy data-transfer speeds and virtual- and augmented-reality experiments.
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