Federated Wireless announced that it has achieved an Authority to Operate (ATO) for a private 5G network deployed at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, marking the first fully private 5G network authorized to operate within the Department of War environment. The deployment, part of the Marine Corps’ 5G Private Infrastructure Network (5G PIN) program, establishes a validated architecture for mission-critical wireless infrastructure supporting logistics and industrial operations.
Federated Wireless served as prime contractor and network architect, leading design, integration, deployment, and cybersecurity compliance in partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise and JMA Wireless. The ATO confirms that the network meets stringent performance, reliability, and cybersecurity requirements aligned with U.S. Marine Corps Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards, enabling it to operate as a trusted platform for operational workloads.
The 5G PIN delivers deterministic, low-latency wireless connectivity to support advanced logistics use cases, including automated storage systems, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven applications. The system enables real-time inventory visibility, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making, while meeting strict requirements around data locality, network boundaries, and continuous monitoring. The deployment is positioned as a repeatable blueprint for future secure 5G rollouts across defense and federal infrastructure.
- First fully private 5G network to receive ATO authorization within a Department of War environment
- Deployment located at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia
- Federated Wireless acted as prime contractor and network architect
- Partners include Hewlett Packard Enterprise and JMA Wireless
- Network supports robotics, autonomous systems, sensors, and AI-enabled logistics applications
- Designed to meet RMF requirements for cybersecurity, data locality, and continuous monitoring
- Establishes repeatable architecture for defense and federal private 5G deployments
“This ATO milestone demonstrates the Marine Corps’ commitment to optimizing its logistics infrastructure with secure, high-performance wireless connectivity,” said Sepehr Mehrabanzad, Chief Development Officer & Co-founder at Federated Wireless. “It also shows that private 5G networks can meet the stringent cybersecurity and operational requirements expected for mission-critical wireless networks.”
🌐 Analysis: This deployment highlights the growing role of private 5G as a secure alternative to Wi-Fi and legacy wireless systems in defense and industrial environments, particularly where deterministic performance and strict cybersecurity controls are required. The ATO milestone positions Federated Wireless alongside other ecosystem players such as HPE and JMA Wireless in targeting federal and defense 5G opportunities, while aligning with broader Department of Defense initiatives to modernize base infrastructure using private cellular and CBRS-based spectrum models.
