Validating Tactical Communications with Digital Twin Solutions

Deploying next-generation technologies faster than the adversaries can be a significant battlefield advantage. Defense leaders are eager to explore the promise and power of 5G for their tactical radio communication devices, mobile ad hoc network (MANET) performance and, ultimately, the field environment.

The U.S. Department of Defense has focused its 5G wireless technologies exploration on smart warehouses, telemedicine, AR/VR and other support use cases. Since warfighters at the tactical edge rely on peer-to-peer communications to relay mission-critical messages and information, the sidelink enhancements are compelling the DOD to explore the viability of 5G for tactical communications, as well.