What Happened
Alliance Explores Commercial Networks For Battlefield Connectivity
NATO recently conducted an experiment in Latvia, testing the use of commercial 5G networks for secure troop communications. The DiBaX experiment, which involved more than 60 companies, explored the potential of using 5G networks to provide connectivity for arriving forces before their own communications infrastructure is in place. The trial also demonstrated the use of 5G towers as passive sensors to track objects, and linked a Maven targeting system to a national military system using agentic AI. The experiment was part of NATO’s efforts to create a unified digital infrastructure for its member states, as reported by Defence Blog, Unmanned Airspace, and Defence Industry Europe.