Accession Number:

AD1166539

Title:

National Security Implications of Fifth Generation (5G) Mobile Technologies

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Congressional Report]

Corporate Author:

Congressional Research SVC

Personal Author(s):

• Slayer, Kelley M
• Hoehn, John R

Report Date:

2022-04-05

Pagination or Media Count:

3

Abstract:

The fifth generation 5G of mobile technologies will increase the speed of data transfer and improve bandwidth over existing fourth generation 4G technologies, in turn enabling new military and commercial applications. 5G technologies are expected to support interconnected or autonomous devices, such as smart homes, self-driving vehicles, precision agriculture systems, industrial machinery, and advanced robotics. 5G for the military could additionally improve intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance ISR systems and processing enable new methods of command and control C2 and streamline logistics systems for increased efficiency, among other uses. As 5G technologies are developed and deployed, Congress may consider policies for spectrum management and national security, as well as implications for U.S. Military operations.

Descriptors:

• 5g wireless networks
• national security
• command and control
• congress
• department of defense
• military operations
• network architecture
• millimeter waves
• command and control systems
• communication systems
• security
• united states
• united states government
• virtual reality
• air force facilities
• governments
• law

Subject Categories:

• Radio Communications
• Radio Communications

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]