Lockheed Martin, Intel to aid DOD 5G initiative

Lockheed Martin and Intel Corporation recently announced the expansion of an ongoing strategic relationship to provide U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) 5G-enabled hardware and software solutions.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed late last year would enable faster and more decisive actions for 21st-century security.

“This collaboration between Intel and Lockheed Martin will help accelerate delivery of secure 5G.MIL solutions to achieve network effects for our customers that will enable prompt, data-driven decisions by military commanders across all operational domains,” Lockheed Martin Vice President of 5G.MIL Programs Dan Rice said. “As security risks evolve and opportunities to leverage 5G emerge, staying ahead of the threat landscape is more critical than ever.”

Intel’s 5G solutions are integrated into Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station while Lockheed Martin leverages Intel’s advanced processor technologies and innovations on network to bring cloud capabilities to the areas of tactical need.

“Together, Intel and Lockheed Martin are utilizing the power of 5G to deliver greater connectivity, faster and more reliable networks, and new data capabilities to the DOD,” Intel Corporate Vice President Dan Rodriguez said. “This shows how cloud, network, and edge technologies that are proven in enterprise implementations can also bring significant value to the tactical needs of modern defense systems.”

Lockheed Martin and Intel have worked together for 10 years and collaborated before providing the American military and commercial customers with high-performance cloud and edge computing advances.