NSC is excited to share two new RPPs seeking proposals to develop a 5G Miniaturized Airborne Transceiver and design a prototype 5G network that covers the R-2515 airspace. 🗓️ Proposals are due December 3, 2026. Learn more: www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...

This morning at IEEE MILCOM, NSC’s @msilbey.bsky.social moderated a panel on “OCUDU, Open Source, and the Race to 6G.” Leading stakeholders from the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation discussed how the introduction of open source components to the RAN can transform our communications networks.

Congratulations to the 2026 Bose Best Paper Award winners from Georgia Tech, who were recognized at IEEE MILCOM for their paper, “OTFS-Enabled Distributed ISAC for Tracking GPS-Free Tactical Robotic Swarms.” 🏆 www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...

A new case study from the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation spotlights how an open 5G stack enables low-latency, application aware network services. Exciting to see this project on the POWDER Wireless testbed demonstrate what’s possible with real-world OCUDU deployments! ocudu.org/case-study/h...

Congrats to Altagrove LLC and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. on their DAWN RPP awards. 👏 The awardees will demonstrate a system of systems to connect live tactical aircraft securely in real time to a high-density synthetic battlespace generated by the Joint Simulation Environment.

NSC is pleased to share that two solicitations are now available through the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation and SBIR supporting OCUDU deployment in smart manufacturing, stadiums, and large venues. 🏟️ Proposals are due 10/21. Learn more: ocudu.org/funding/

Funding Opportunities | OCUDU

Two Phase II opportunities are open for proposals focused on demonstrating open source private 5G platforms built with OCUDU and complementary open source technologies.

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Congrats to NSC member MaXentric Technologies on receiving a $6.1M award through the RTSO solicitation! 🏆 In partnership with the DoW, MaXentric will develop an advanced RF analyzer and recorder system to expand spectrum capabilities. Learn more: www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...

Tomorrow at NDIA’s Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition, NSC’s CEO @jskochan.bsky.social and Alissa Roath will explore how the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) consortia model is transforming defense acquisition. Learn more: www.ndiatechexpo.org

NDIA ETC Emerging Technologies (ETI) Conference 2026

Join us at the NDIA ETC Emerging Technologies (ETI) Conference 2026 for an all-in-one event involving all things technology, defense, industry and more.

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Congratulations to the ORAN Development Company on a successful demo of its AI-RAN and ISAC capabilities at AERPAW’s outdoor testbed – highlighting the value of moving emerging wireless technologies beyond the lab to real-world environments. Learn more: advancedwireless.org/outreach/odc...

We’re excited to see our members and government partners at IEEE MILCOM, held in North Bethesda, MD, from 10/12 - 10/16. Looking forward to hearing a keynote from OUSW(R&E) and panel discussions on OCUDU and ISAC. Register here: milcom2026.ieee-milcom.org

On a recent episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report podcast, CEO @jskochan.bsky.social described NSC’s role convening industry and government to deploy new technologies that mitigate spectrum management concerns. 🎙️ Listen to the episode: defaeroreport.com/2026/08/04/d...

DEFAERO Daily Pod [Aug 04, 25] National Spectrum Consortium’s Joe Kochan - Defense & Aerospace Report

Joe Kochan, the chief executive officer of the National Spectrum Consortium, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the importance of better management and sharing of limited...

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Throughout the summer, NSC’s members and partners SRS and the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation have been guiding developers and researchers on how to contribute to the OCUDU architecture and work in the codebase. Catch up on the OCUDU Developer Webinar Series: ocudu.org/news/blog/wh...

On the Defense & Aerospace Report podcast, @jskochan.bsky.social discusses improving spectrum management for commercial and national security needs and how NSC’s OTA enables members to offer innovative technology solutions to government partners. 🎧 Listen here: defaeroreport.com/2026/08/04/d...

DEFAERO Daily Pod [Aug 04, 25] National Spectrum Consortium’s Joe Kochan - Defense & Aerospace Report

Joe Kochan, the chief executive officer of the National Spectrum Consortium, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the importance of better management and sharing of limited...

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Excited to see NSC member DeepSig’s leadership as part of the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation in developing an open source platform to support AI-native RAN. Read DeepSig’s latest blog for an update on their work: www.deepsig.ai/building-an-...

Building an Open Platform for AI-Native RAN with OCUDU

DeepSig is a pioneer in AI-native wireless communications. Its transformative technology pushes the boundaries of wireless performance, spectrum visibility and network capabilities.

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In collaboration w/ DoW’s Threat Systems Management Office, NSC is excited to share a Request for Prototype Proposals for the Threat Representative Environment Prototype on the members-only site. Proposals are due on 8/7. Learn more: nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...

Join us on Monday for a virtual Industry Day on the Digital Advanced Warfighter Network (DAWN) Request for Prototype Proposals, where NSC and ACC-NJ will be available to answer member questions about the solicitation. 📌 Register here: www.zoomgov.com/meeting/regi...

In collaboration with ACC-NJ, NSC is excited to share that a Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) for the Digital Advanced Warfighter Network (DAWN) is now available on the members-only site. Proposals are due on 8/12: members.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/sign-in?redi...

In a new case study from the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation and Wind River, a validated AI-RAN and Open RAN demonstration highlights how open source is advancing resilient, autonomous edge operations for #5G and #6G networks. Read more: ocudu.org/case-study/r...

Case Study: Resilient Edge Operations: AI-RAN and Live Workload Continuity | OCUDU

Learn how Wind River is using OCUDU to run AI-RAN and Open RAN workloads on a unified, deterministic edge platform with live workload continuity.

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Excited to see continued progress for Open RAN CU/DU implementation, led by the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation 👏 Register here for Episode 3 of the OCUDU Developer Series on 7/3 for a deep dive into OCUDU’s architecture and codebase: www.linkedin.com/events/74701...

Last Friday, NSC’s CEO @jskochan.bsky.social joined a Hudson Institute panel on “Winning the Innovation Competition,” during which he highlighted the role of electromagnetic spectrum operations in enabling greater adaptability for the DoW. Watch the recording: www.hudson.org/events/winni...

During a fireside chat at Network X Americas, NSC’s Chief Program Officer @msilbey.bsky.social and NTIA’s Senior Advisor Tricia Paoletta discussed how the U.S. government is “looking at ways to improve efficiency of spectrum,” including spectrum sharing and coexistence technologies. 🎥

In collaboration with OUSW(R&E) FutureG, two RPPs are now available for wireless technology solutions supporting Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC). 👏 Proposals are due on 7/3. Learn more: www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org/news-detail/...

The OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation is launching a Developer Series to introduce OCUDU’s technical project goals, explain its role in the wider open RAN ecosystem, and offer a first look at the high-level system architecture. 💻 Register for the webinar on 6/4: www.linkedin.com/events/74621...

At RCR Wireless’ Defense Communications Forum, NSC Chairman Sal D'Itri highlighted how NSC’s government partnerships are delivering innovation in spectrum coexistence technologies. Read more on our efforts to foster spectrum coordination: www.rcrwireless.com/20260519/def...

Defense panel on deployable edge AI and private 5G

Inside the Defense Communications Forum: how military operators are turning edge AI and private 5G from slideware into deployable battlefield capability.

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Thanks to everyone who attended our All-Member Meeting – it was a valuable opportunity to reconnect with members and hear from government partners about their evolving priorities. Following the meeting, we hosted an evening reception to celebrate a successful year! 🥂

Following a coffee and networking break, Martin Weiss and Tom Rondeau share the latest from OUSW(R&E)'s FutureG office, including updates on OCUDU and a preliminary overview of an ISAC solicitation.

Happening now: a panel with NSC's @jskochan.bsky.social @msilbey.bsky.social alongside Joshua Weaver on the benefits of the OTA consortia model and the challenges and opportunities surrounding acquisition reform.

Thomas O'Brien with OUSW(R&E)'s Test Resource Management Center is now presenting to members on their #spectrum prototyping activities to support mission readiness for the DoW.

Next up, Joshua Weaver, Director of Spectrum Initiatives & Analysis, discusses OUSW(R&E)'s latest projects and priorities, including the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence demonstration.

Excited to welcome our members and government partners to our All-Member Meeting! CEO @jskochan.bsky.social is kicking us off with an overview of what we've accomplished and what's ahead in 2026.