@jskochan

Telecom, tech, and public policy. CEO, @NSConsortium, board @us_ignite. Helping develop infrastructure for the next generation of the Internet.

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This morning at @IEEEorg MILCOM, NSC’s Chief Program Officer @msilbey moderated a panel on “OCUDU, Open Source, and the Race to 6G.” Leading stakeholders from @OCUDU_EF discussed how the introduction of open source components to the RAN can transform our communications networks.
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NSC is pleased to share that two solicitations are now available through @OCUDU_EF and SBIR supporting OCUDU deployment in smart manufacturing, stadiums, and large venues. 🏟️ Proposals are due 10/21. Learn more: ocudu.org/funding/

Funding Opportunities | OCUDU

Two Phase II opportunities are open for proposals focused on demonstrating open source private 5G platforms built with OCUDU and complementary open source technologies.

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Tomorrow at @NDIAToday Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference, NSC’s CEO @jskochan and @alissa_roath will explore how the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) consortia model is transforming defense acquisition. Learn more: ndiatechexpo.org/

NDIA ETC Emerging Technologies (ETI) Conference 2026

Join us at the NDIA ETC Emerging Technologies (ETI) Conference 2026 for an all-in-one event involving all things technology, defense, industry and more.

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On a recent episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report podcast, CEO @jskochan described NSC’s role convening industry and government to deploy new technologies that mitigate spectrum management concerns. 🎙️ Listen to the episode: defaeroreport.com/2026/08/04…

DEFAERO Daily Pod [Aug 04, 25] National Spectrum Consortium’s Joe Kochan - Defense & Aerospace...

Joe Kochan, the chief executive officer of the National Spectrum Consortium, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the importance of better management and sharing of...

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Join us on Monday for a virtual Industry Day on the Digital Advanced Warfighter Network (DAWN) Request for Prototype Proposals, where NSC and ACC-NJ will be available to answer member questions about the solicitation. 📌 Register here: zoomgov.com/meeting/register…
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Defense Under Secretary for Research and Engineering Emil Michael and others discuss Innovation, @HudsonInstitute hosts – LIVE on C-SPAN c-span.org/event/public-affa…
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Last Friday, NSC’s CEO @jskochan joined a @HudsonInstitute panel on “Winning the Innovation Competition,” during which he highlighted the role of electromagnetic spectrum operations in enabling greater adaptability for the @DeptofWar. Watch the recording: hudson.org/events/winning-in…
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Adaptation is becoming the central military competition. Today, @clarkdefense, Nick Bucci, Sam Lisbonne, Shawn Venditti, and @jskochan will discuss how America's commercial and government research sectors can work together to bring AI to the battlefield. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1nKOLLPky…
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In collaboration with @DoWCTO FutureG, two RPPs are now available for wireless technology solutions supporting Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC). 👏 Proposals are due on 7/3. Learn more: nationalspectrumconsortium.o…
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Happening now: a panel with NSC's @jskochan @msilbey alongside Joshua Weaver on the benefits of the OTA consortia model and the challenges and opportunities surrounding acquisition reform.
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Next up, Joshua Weaver, Director of Spectrum Initiatives & Analysis, discusses @DoWCTO's latest projects and priorities, including the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence demonstration.
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Excited to welcome our members and government partners to our All-Member Meeting! CEO @jskochan is kicking us off with an overview of what we've accomplished and what's ahead in 2026.
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Looking forward to seeing our members and government partners at next week’s All-Member Meeting on May 14, co-located with the @ComSoc DySPAN Conference. 📌 Registration closes on May 8: qualtricsxmp6kr5tjbw.qualtri…
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In collaboration with @DoWCTO, a Request for Prototype Proposals with the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Technology Accelerator is now available to NSC members. Learn more and submit proposals by 5/21: nationalspectrumconsortium.o…
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Couldn't agree more @thejoekane ! We should be using the SRF better, making it more flexible, and prototyping new spectrum sharing/coexistence technology. The @NSConsortium is ready to help with that goal.
Joe Kane@thejoekaneApr 15
Good news from @ArielleRothNTIA that 2.7 GHz on the way to greater commercial use. Also a great example of how investments in new technology can enhance federal capabilities while also opening up more commercial capacity.
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Congratulations to NSC member ANDRO Computational Solutions, selected as one of the key partners in a $7.4 million Advanced Spectrum Coexistence award to demonstrate millisecond-level spectrum sensing. Read ANDRO’s announcement: androcs.com/wp/2026/04/andro…
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Congratulations to the Kostas Research Institute @Northeastern for a $7.4M award from NSC and @DeptofWar under the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence demonstration to develop #spectrum sharing technology relying on millisecond level spectrum sensing. 🏆 nationalspectrumconsortium.o…
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The new US-backed OCUDU open-source initiative is targeting vendor-controlled RAN stacks, aiming to accelerate innovation and reduce duplication. The OCUDU project promotes a software-defined, multi-vendor architecture with AI integration, challenging proprietary ecosystems and reshaping 5G and future 6G development. hubs.ly/Q04874PV0
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Thanks to NSC’s diverse membership, the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation will successfully leverage solutions developed by industry and academia to build an open software stack for 5G & 6G. Learn more about the partners supporting OCUDU 💡 nationalspectrumconsortium.o…
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The OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation will provide developers with a “virtual playground where they can create, test, and deploy custom wireless technologies,” according to NSC’s Chief Program Officer @msilbey. Read more from @MikaylaEasley @DefenseScoop 📰 defensescoop.com/2026/03/01/…

Pentagon to publish open-source software stack for 5G, 6G network innovation

The Defense Department is poised to release an open-source software stack that users from the military and commercial industry can use to develop their own custom network solutions.

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