NATO’s ‘Dynamic Messenger’ test uses 5G mesh to link underwater drones

Published on October 3, 2023

The second edition of NATO’s Dynamic Messenger exercise, hosted off Portugal's coast, recently emphasized the integration of 5G marine testbeds for unmanned underwater vehicle operations. Organized by NATO’s Allied Command Transformation and Allied Maritime Command, this 11-day event aimed to assess the maturity of maritime unmanned systems and their interoperability within the NATO framework. Participating nations included 16 allies and one partner, with observers from non-NATO countries. A NATO official highlighted the potential of combining 5G mesh networks with underwater drones for efficient data transmission. While the concept of 5G sea testbeds is nascent in the military realm, it holds the promise of enhancing communication capabilities in remote operations. Additionally, the exercise explored various warfare areas like protecting undersea infrastructures and convoy escort operations, using a range of autonomous assets. Experts believe that 5G technology can revolutionize naval warfare, potentially eliminating the need for environmentally intrusive operations like laying underwater cables.

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