Microamp 5G mmWave communication system was successfully demonstrated and tested during the SHINE exercises, held from October 13 to 17, 2025 at the Maritime Faculty of Istanbul Technical University. The event marked the final milestone of NATO’s Innovation Continuum, a strategic initiative led by NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) that brings together nations, academia and industry to accelerate the adoption of emerging and disruptive technologies within the Alliance.
Modern warfare relies on real-time communication, intelligence sharing and situational
awareness between front-line troops and command centers. Traditional wireless systems (VHF/UHF/sub-6 GHz) are easily detected, jammed and targeted, making them a critical vulnerability. Microamp 5G mmWave system is ideally suited for secure, real-time connectivity between frontline units and command or medical teams in the rear, remaining difficult to detect and resistant to jamming in mission-critical scenarios, supporting rapid decision-making and improved mission performance.
During the SHINE 2025 exercises in Istanbul, the Microamp 5G mmWave system was extensively tested in many 5G experiments, conducted together with NATO NCIA and industry partners. The demonstration included a controlled test in which FR1 (sub-6 GHz) frequencies were intentionally jammed to validate the performance of FR2 (mmWave) communication. The results confirmed the system’s resilience, interoperability and ability to maintain reliable connections in highly congested and contested spectrum conditions.
The Microamp 5G mmWave private network was also installed on the Tuzla Navigation Tower, covering a significant portion of the bay along the Sea of Marmara and enabling performance testing from a vessel operating on the water. The network proved to be highly resistant to electromagnetic interference and difficult to detect.
The tests demonstrated that the Microamp 5G mmWave private network ensures secure, high-bandwidth and low-latency communications, maintaining stable, high-throughput connectivity even when traditional sub-6 GHz links are jammed or degraded. These results confirm its readiness for mission-critical and real-time decision-making scenarios.
"Microamp network is perfect for real-time links for command posts, drones and edge devices, extending reliable communication to the frontline. This solution is also vital for medical evacuation and casualty care coordination under drone and electronic threat conditions, where every minute of connectivity can save lives."
Dawid Kuchta, CEO at Microamp
The company’s participation in SHINE 2025 underscores its commitment to delivering field-ready communication systems designed for resilience, interoperability and security in dynamic mission environments. Microamp’s technology contributes to NATO’s ongoing efforts to advance operational innovation, supporting rapid decision-making and enhanced mission performance across domains.
About Microamp
Microamp is a leading tech innovator designing and delivering multi-gigabit and ultra-low latency 5G mmWave wireless networks based on purpose-built radios. The company merges deep tech know-how and a broad portfolio of technology partners, empowering industries, system integrators, MNOs, DSPs, governments and research institutions with new dimensions of wireless connectivity.
Microamp's cutting-edge networks enable the implementation of the most bandwidth-hungry and technologically advanced use cases across verticals such as energy, mining, logistics, production, entertainment, public service and defence.
About the NATO Innovation Continuum
The NATO Innovation Continuum is a strategic initiative led by NATO Allied Command Transformation, in participation with Academia, Industries, and Nations, that aims to accelerate the adoption of emerging and disruptive technologies within the Alliance. The Innovation Continuum coheres, aligns, and focuses Innovation efforts, from first sighting of possible projects and technologies to the demonstration of opportunities in the framework of a technology experimentation platform.
About SHINE 2025
SHINE (Showcasing Hybrid Innovative NATO Experimentation) represents the final phase of the Innovation Continuum. Hosted in 2025 at the Maritime Faculty of Istanbul Technical University, SHINE brings together NATO entities, national representatives, researchers, and industry innovators to test and validate technologies that enhance operational readiness, resilience and interoperability in multi-domain environments. It showcases how collaborative experimentation drives NATO’s ability to integrate cutting-edge technologies into future operational and defence capabilities.
