Oq Technology And Unmanned Defense Systems Join Forces To Launch Revolutionary 5G-Enabled Defense Drones
Revitalizing the Frontiers of Unmanned Defense Systems: OQ Technology x UDS Pioneer 5G Connectivity …
30. September 2025
Oq Technology And Unmanned Defense Systems Join Forces To Launch Revolutionary 5G-Enabled Defense Drones
Revitalizing the Frontiers of Unmanned Defense Systems: OQ Technology x UDS Pioneer 5G Connectivity
OQ Technology and Unmanned Defense Systems UAB (UDS) have embarked on an ambitious partnership to integrate 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity into advanced defense drone systems. This pioneering collaboration aims to revolutionize the way unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operate, providing them with a secure, resilient, and globally accessible means of communication.
OQ Technology’s Direct-to-Device 5G NTN connectivity solution has already demonstrated its capabilities in recent collaborations. One notable example is the successful demonstration of a LEO-to-Drone 5G NTN link over MSS S-band with Airbus Central Research. In this milestone achievement, OQ Technology successfully established a connection between a LEO satellite and an Airbus drone, achieving a throughput of ~5 kbps with an impressive connection continuity rate of ~99.95% even during aerobatic maneuvers.
This world-first demonstration not only showcases the resilience of satellite 5G connectivity for aerial platforms but also highlights the potential of OQ Technology’s solution to enable next-generation unmanned operations. The partnership between OQ Technology and UDS is poised to take this capability to new heights, providing defense organizations with a reliable and secure means of communication for their unmanned assets.
5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity offers a range of benefits for unmanned defense systems. These include enhanced security through the use of end-to-end encryption, increased resilience in the face of interference or signal degradation, and global operational reach, allowing drones to operate seamlessly across different regions and environments.
The integration of 5G NTN connectivity into defense drone systems also enables new capabilities such as autonomous decision-making, real-time situational awareness, and advanced surveillance. By providing a robust and reliable means of communication, these systems can operate effectively in challenging environments, including those with high levels of interference or signal degradation.
Unmanned Defense Systems UAB (UDS) is a leading developer of unmanned defense platforms, with a strong track record of innovation and expertise in the field. The company’s defense solutions are designed to provide secure and reliable communication for unmanned assets, ensuring that they can operate effectively in a variety of environments.
Through its partnership with OQ Technology, UDS is able to leverage the benefits of 5G NTN connectivity, while also drawing on OQ Technology’s expertise in satellite communications. This collaboration enables UDS to deliver advanced defense solutions that combine the resilience and global operational reach of satellite 5G connectivity with the security and reliability of end-to-end encryption.
One of the key benefits of integrating 5G NTN connectivity into defense drone systems is its global operational reach. Unlike traditional cellular networks, which are limited by geographical location, satellite 5G connectivity can provide coverage across entire regions and even countries. This enables defense organizations to deploy their drones in areas where traditional communication systems may not be available or reliable.
The partnership between OQ Technology and UDS is poised to revolutionize the way unmanned defense systems operate. By integrating 5G NTN connectivity into their solutions, these companies are enabling next-generation unmanned operations that combine advanced security, resilience, and global operational reach. These capabilities have far-reaching implications for defense organizations, providing them with a reliable means of communication for their unmanned assets.
This collaboration has significant implications for the development of future unmanned defense systems. As the use of unmanned systems continues to grow, it is likely that we will see even more innovative solutions emerge. The integration of 5G NTN connectivity into these systems will provide a secure and resilient means of communication, enabling them to operate effectively in a variety of environments.
The partnership between OQ Technology and UDS marks an exciting milestone in the development of 5G NTN connectivity for defense drones. By providing a secure, resilient, and globally accessible means of communication, these companies are enabling next-generation unmanned operations that will have a profound impact on the future of defense and security. With OQ Technology’s Direct-to-Device 5G NTN connectivity solution and UDS’s defense expertise, this partnership has the potential to revolutionize the way we operate our unmanned defense systems.