The United States is slated to establish a 5G mobile military network in Korea, facilitating real-time information sharing during joint operations. In a strategic move to enhance collaborative defense capabilities, the U.S. also aims to strengthen military alliances and extend the 5G network to include Japan, Australia, and other Indo-Pacific allies.
The agreement between the U.S. and Korean governments outlines the establishment of this network at the Combined Forces Command’s Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.
Currently, both parties are in the process of formulating a blueprint, with plans to commence the project in the coming year. Notably, Osan Air Base serves as a crucial hub for advanced U.S. fighter jets and strategic weaponry, making it a key American installation in the region, alongside Kadena Air Base in Okinawa.
Officials from both nations express the desire to extend the network to other U.S. military bases on the Korean Peninsula.
This initiative aligns with broader U.S. efforts to expand the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC21) concept, aiming to integrate sensors from various branches of the American armed forces into a unified, AI-powered network.
