Fibre Optic Communications for Deployable HQ

By Dr Andy Sutton

Fibre optic technology is reshaping global communications—and its potential for Defence is profound.

In this article, Maj Andy Sutton MBE examines how military headquarters can leverage commercial fibre infrastructure to operate with minimal RF signature, enhanced resilience, and high-speed connectivity.

Drawing on current deployments and future scenarios, the paper offers a timely perspective on integrating fibre into NATO operations and highlights the Royal Signals’ role in enabling next-generation command and control.

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