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6G Talk - Nato DIANA 6G Test Centre for Dual-Use testing
What does it take to make 6G work when conditions are harsh, environments are extreme, and failure is not an option? Hannu Nikurautio walks through the 6G Test Centre at the University of Oulu, its role in the NATO DIANA network, and how it bridges research and real-world validation for defence and critical communications.
Video
11.3.2026
In this video:
- Why 5G and 6G matter for defence and critical infrastructure
- How the 6G Test Centre supports NATO DIANA innovators
- Testing in extreme environments: Arctic conditions and underground mining
- What a hybrid network is and why it matters for resilient communications
- Dual-use applications across defence, energy, logistics, and autonomous mobility
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: The 6G Test Centre
00:45 - Why 6G Matters for Defence and Critical Communications
01:45 - The NATO DIANA Programme and 6G Flagship's Role
02:30 - End-to-End Testing: From Lab to Field
03:30 - Security Challenges: Jamming, Spoofing, and Open Standards
04:30 - The 5G/6G Test Network and Its Capabilities
06:00 - Hybrid Networks: Blending 5G, Satellite, and Tactical Radio
07:30 - OuluZone: Field Testing Drones and Autonomous Systems
08:30 - Arctic Testing in Sodankylä
09:30 - Dual-Use Applications: Industry and Defence
10:30 - Roadmap and What Comes Next
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Information and communication technologies
Language
English