Staying ahead in the development of communications technology is as important to the free world’s defense as the Sputnik moment that launched the space race. American ingenuity won that race and the public funding for Motorola’s radios on Apollo also directly contributed to advancements in consumer technology, when Motorola made the world’s first handheld mobile call a few years later. But today, China’s Huawei is years ahead of the western world in 5G technology.
The global race for 5G leadership is especially important because, apart from all the associated job creation and economic growth from 5G business offshoots, our national defense relies on having the most advanced communications semiconductors (chips). Space Force, Electronics Warfare, Fighter jets, Radar, Drones, Hypersonic weapons and GPS resilience require the most advanced communications chips to sustain our global superiority. 5G has 30 times more chip volume than 4G, and the winner will have the big R&D budget to lead the world with cutting edge communications chips. The loser will beg for access. If current trends continue and China wins, it will be devastating for America and our allies.
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