DoD outlines private 5G network strategy

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has outlined its strategy for the deployment of private 5G networks at military installations.

In a document released this month, the DoD revealed that its strategy would seek to bring private open RAN 5G networks to US military bases.

The DoD said that it signed its strategy for the deployment of private 5G networks at military installations on October 16, meaning that it was decided before Donald Trump won the race to become US President for the second time.

"Our world is changing, and the Department must accelerate adoption and implementation of 5G technology to deliver new levels of wireless mobility network performance, capabilities, and efficiencies that contribute to the warfighting capacity and lethality of the Joint Force," said Leslie A. Beavers, acting chief information officer of the Department of Defense.

"We must leverage emerging and advanced technologies to become more efficient, effective, automated, and sustainable. This includes a global interconnected communications network that is robust, high performing, secure, agile, and resilient-designed to accommodate scalability, rapid adaptation for war, and rapid reconstitution.