Mobile phone giant Samsung continues to throw itself behind Mobile WiMAX, working to combine the long-range wireless technology with the ultra-broadband LTE (Long Term Evolution) version of GSM in new handsets.
Other recent WiMAX moves by the Korean manufacturer include the introduction of the SPH-9200 ultra-mobile PC (UMPC). This combines WiMAX, WiFi and HSDPA cellular – all capable of megabit data rates – with an economy-friendly 5in touchscreen and fold-out QWERTY keyboard.
Samsung also helped to build the Sprint/Clearwire Xohm WiMAX test network in New York City, and developed handsets for use with the service.
Based on what is potentially the biggest WiMAX deployment in the world, the service is currently commercially available in Baltimore, with other major US cities due to follow soon. At the beginning of last month Washington State-based Clearwire announced that the Xohm branding would be phased out this year and replaced with Clear, a joint Sprint/Clearwire brand.
The DoD has changed its structures and is been increasing efforts to facilitate access to loans by companies interested in working with artificial intelligence, advanced materials and semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum science.
India has approved millions of dollars in new military purchases, most of which will go to public sector companies.
The main obstacles to overcoming risks in the region are a lack of a strong cybersecurity culture and inadequate funds to invest in this domain given a widespread Chinese presence in the region.
MBDA is adapting to supply chain pressures as the Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to increased demand for armaments.
Despite the additional funding promised this week, the UK armed forces still look set to face cutbacks, and maintaining international commitments to AUKUS and GCAP may limit the options for other programmes.
This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat with Professor John Louth.
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