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DOD CIO tells Congress lower-3 GHz band is "golden" for national security and must be protected
Summary
Acting DOD Chief Information Officer emphasized to the House Armed Services subcommittee that the 3.1–3.45 GHz portion of the spectrum supports roughly 1,100 platforms and weapon systems and should be preserved to protect missile and air-defense capabilities tied to the Golden Dome concept.
Ms. Harrington, the acting Department of Defense chief information officer, told the House Armed Services subcommittee the lower 3 GHz band — roughly 3.1 to 3.45 gigahertz — carries capabilities for "about 1,100 different platforms and weapon systems" that are critical to national security.
Nut graf: Harrington described that band as "golden" and argued it cannot be traded away because it supports missile defense, air defense and other systems used by the U.S. and allied partners; she said the department is studying…
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