• The argument: This sponsored piece by Elsight CEO Yoav Amitai argues NATO needs network-agnostic hybrid communications on the Eastern Flank, blending private 5G, commercial cellular, tactical radio, and satellite rather than relying on any single network, echoing the US DoW's 2024 Private 5G Deployment Strategy.

  • The problem: Private 5G offers strong security and low latency at fixed nodes but has limited mobile reach; network transitions between systems create vulnerability windows where uncrewed systems can lose telemetry or control, which adversaries can exploit through jamming or spectrum denial.

  • The proposed fix: Amitai calls for connectivity layers that run multiple links simultaneously, dynamically rerouting traffic to avoid degradation, arguing this improves resilience, mobility, and interoperability across NATO's multinational networks without replacing existing infrastructure.