Journal of Defense Management
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Critical Operational Communications of Mass Destruction

David Ofosu^{* *}Correspondence: David Ofosu, Department of Defense Management, Jamia Millia Islamia University, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi, India, Email:

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Description

The spread of weapons of mass destruction continues to pose a serious threat to world peace and security (WMDs). The United Nations' member states continue to hold significantly divergent views on the best way to handle this crisis.

LTE and 5G NR (New Radio) networks are developing swiftly as a result of the 3GPP standardising features like MCX (Mission- Critical PTT, Video and Data) services and URLCC (Ultra- Reliable Low-Latency Communications) gaining recognition as a comprehensive platform for critical communications that can deliver applications that are both mission- and business-critical.

Private LTE and 5G networks enable reliable and secure connectivity by having control over wireless coverage and capacity. They also support a variety of applications, including wireless control and automation in industrial settings, real-time video distribution, and PTT group conversations.

Organizations from the essential communications and industrial IoT (Internet of Things) sectors, like public safety agencies, armies, utilities, and the oil and gas industry, are making significant investments in private Gas and LTE network providers, mining corporations, railway and port operators, as well as global industrial powerhouses.

Operations of mass destruction

In contrast to other transnational security challenges, the United Nations has a long history of involvement in efforts to address the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction. Strong institutions (from the Security Council to the International Atomic Energy Agency) and norms are only a few of the current successful tools for halting proliferation and attaining disarmament (from the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 through the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention of 1972, beginning with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1968).

The current focus is on updating, improving, and adapting current instruments to a shifting technological and political environment.

Technology advancements in the fields of nuclear, chemical, and biological warfare all have the potential for dual use, which creates significant challenges for nonproliferation policies intended to stop a potential military application of these technologies. For instance, the biotechnology revolution increases the likelihood that new weapons will be created through genetic recombination. Furthermore, the development of technology creates possibilities for the militarization of novel chemical agents. In order to stay up with the worldwide digitization of vertical industries, converged mobile private networks are now required for operational and business-critical communications. Before the 5G revolution and the widespread adoption of IOT on this perimeter, the LTE (private) represents a breakthrough and an important first step.

Today's new challenge for vertical industries is to be able to offer the finest connectivity with the best SLAs, in order to be as aligned as possible with business objectives. This is especially true for Air France KLM. The French regulator, Arcep, authorised the use of 40 MHZ in band 38 (2.6 GHz TDD) by Air France, Aeroport de Paris, and Hub One for a period of ten years after working since 2012 (the year the Association of AGURRE was founded) to obtain Private LTE spectrum for business-critical communications. This infrastructure will be installed beginning in 2020 and ending in 2021.

Specifications of mass destruction

The following years, we will also use video to increase production on the ground. Air France KLM begins negotiations with all IOT and 5G actors, including Air France KLM enterprises, in tandem with this deployment in order to launch POCs for this type of infrastructure.