Provision of Defense 5G Mobile Communication Services Using Commercial Radio Access Network and Wireless Backhaul

If the military and related government agencies can receive defense information and communication services using a 5G mobile network, they can transmit and process necessary information more quickly and securely. This enables the military to collect situational information in real-time and share it with commanders, which can support rapid decision-making. To achieve this, using a commercial 5G cell site is more efficient than installing additional dedicated military base stations, as it can reduce the cost and manpower required for installation and operation. However, secure authentication and strong security measures are necessary to prevent disruption of enemy communication networks and information theft. Wireless backhauls are also needed to support communication in areas where commercial base stations are not installed. In this case, a wider variety of wireless access scenarios need to be diagnosed for failures, and the quality of communication services need to be measured for optimizing network performance. This paper explains the concept of providing defense information and communication services using commercial 5G base stations and mobile wireless backhauls. Additionally, it describes the specific technologies required to achieve this goal.