November 1, 15:52 to conduct the first experiment for the US military 5G introduction

The US Department of Defense has revealed that it will test for the first time to introduce the next-generation communication standard, “5G,” and will conduct training using VR = virtual reality technology at bases in the US. .

The US Department of Defense announced a statement on the 31st, and for the first time at four bases in the United States, such as the Naval Base in San Diego, Western California, for the introduction of 5G, which will enable faster and higher capacity communication than before. Clarified that the experiment will be conducted.

Specifically, VR = training that incorporates virtual reality technology and planning of operations, etc., to consider the introduction of 5G.

The Department of Defense is planning to finalize the final plan for the selection of companies in December, and plans to add new experiments every quarter.

Regarding the 5G development, the Trump administration is moving forward with the removal of Chinese companies such as the Chinese communication equipment giant Huawei because of security threats.

The United States is increasingly wary of China's military use of 5G technology, and the Department of Defense seems to have the aim of countering China by aiming for the early introduction of 5G in the US military.