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US disaster scenarios routinely expose the fragility of terrestrial communications infrastructure, from coastal hurricanes to inland wildfires and floods. High-altitude platforms (HAPS) offer a way to add a persistent, wide-area coverage layer above the affected region, supporting first responders, utilities, governments and communities. This article explains how HAPS fits into disaster communications, where it adds the most value, and what boards and policymakers should cons

One of the most sensitive aspects of high-altitude platforms is not the airframe—it is the spectrum. HAPS must coexist with terrestrial mobile, fixed wireless, satellite and legacy services without causing harmful interference. This article explores the geometry of coverage from 60,000 feet, key interference risks and the strategic planning principles required to integrate HAPS safely into the US spectrum landscape.

US broadband coverage statistics often obscure a difficult truth: large parts of rural and small-town America remain underserved or effectively unconnected. High-altitude platforms (HAPS) offer a flexible, low-latency complement to terrestrial and satellite solutions. This article examines where the gaps really are, why traditional economics struggle to close them, and how HAPS can be used surgically to support underserved communities.

When wildfires, hurricanes or mass-casualty events hit, first responders rely on communications networks that are often fragile, fragmented or overloaded. High-altitude platforms (HAPS) offer a new way to extend coverage, add surge capacity and maintain resilient links between agencies. This article explains why altitude matters for public safety communications and how HAPS can act as a flexible fourth layer in US emergency response.

The United States still has vast operational regions with weak or no coverage - energy fields, mining zones, agricultural belts, tribal lands and logistics corridors. High-altitude platforms (HAPS) are returning as a strategic, low-latency communication layer ideally suited for these frontier environments. This article explains the economic, technical and policy forces driving renewed interest in HAPS, and where the technology delivers the greatest operational value.

High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) are rapidly redefining military ISR and secure communications. Defence ministries worldwide are exploring stratospheric platforms as a persistent, sovereign layer of capability above satellites and below space.

Part 2 in the Bridge Connect series: “The Rise of Stratospheric Infrastructure: HAPS, Defence Readiness, and the Future of Connectivity” For more than half a century, aviation regulation has been built around a fairly stable picture of the sky. Below, you have low-level airspace for helicopters and light aircraft. Above that, dense corridors of commercial traffic, military jets, and business aviation. At the very top, a layer of controlled airspace that bleeds into “outer spa

Quantum computers will break today’s encryption. Boards that wait to act will pay twice — in breach costs and in panic migration spending.

GNSS dependence is a single-point failure for the Gulf. Bridge Connect’s roadmap shows how terrestrial timing and eLORAN can build national and regional resilience within three years.

The same algorithms that detect crime can commit it. This article examines how AI is weaponised for fraud, deepfakes and automated hacking—and how law enforcement can respond intelligently.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how societies understand and prevent crime. This opening article traces AI’s impact from criminological theory to predictive practice and the governance challenges that follow.

Submarine cables carry over 95% of global internet traffic and sit at the centre of global power dynamics. Control over these undersea networks defines who holds digital dominance, influencing security, trade, and diplomacy. This article explores how submarine cable geopolitics shapes global connectivity, the risks and vulnerabilities they face, and why protecting them is now a national and corporate priority worldwide.

The rapid rise of AI in defence and national security is reshaping strategic priorities at an unprecedented pace. Yet, the ethical challenges tied to this technology are far from straightforward, raising questions that boards and policymakers can no longer afford to ignore. As telecoms and infrastructure advisors, Bridge Connect examines how governance frameworks must evolve to balance innovation with responsibility in this critical domain. The Ethical Landscape of AI in Defe

Dual-use technology is attracting a growing share of venture capital targeting defence. As commercial breakthroughs find military applications, investment patterns are shifting in ways that boardrooms and policymakers cannot ignore. As telecoms and infrastructure advisors, Bridge Connect examines how this trend reshapes defence funding and what it means for strategic decision-making in an increasingly complex global environment. The Rise of Dual-Use Technologies Dual-use tech

Recent cyber incidents targeting critical infrastructure have exposed gaps few expected to see so clearly. Your organisation’s cyber-physical systems face risks that go beyond traditional IT threats, with potential to disrupt essential services and national security. As telecoms and infrastructure advisors, Bridge Connect examines why understanding these vulnerabilities is crucial for boards now, where oversight and strategic action can prevent costly consequences. The Nature

National defence faces a critical crossroads: relying heavily on global technology can expose vulnerabilities, while pursuing full strategic autonomy risks isolation and inefficiency. You need to understand how to balance these competing pressures in defence ecosystems shaped by shifting geopolitics and rapid tech evolution. As telecoms and infrastructure advisors, Bridge Connect examines the strategic choices that shape your ability to protect national interests without surr

Traditional perimeter defences no longer hold firm against today’s cyber threats targeting defence cloud systems. Your organisation’s sensitive data faces relentless pressure from increasingly sophisticated attacks that bypass once-reliable safeguards. As telecoms and infrastructure advisors, Bridge Connect examines how Zero Trust Architecture and sovereign cloud initiatives are reshaping defence security strategies worldwide. This analysis highlights why adopting these appro

Geopolitical cyber warfare is no longer a distant threat reserved for specialist briefs. Recent state-sponsored attacks targeting critical national infrastructure have exposed vulnerabilities that could disrupt essential services and economies worldwide. As telecoms and infrastructure advisors, Bridge Connect examines how these campaigns, alongside coordinated disinformation efforts, reshape risk profiles and demand urgent strategic attention at board level. Understanding the

Ransomware attacks have grown sharper, with AI now refining how threats adapt and spread. Your organisation faces a new breed of risks that outpace traditional defences and demand fresh strategic thinking. As telecoms and infrastructure advisors, Bridge Connect examines why boards must grasp AI-driven ransomware’s impact on security and governance today. AI and Ransomware: A Growing Threat As ransomware grows more dangerous, understanding its evolution is crucial. The integra

Quantum computing is no longer a distant concept but an emerging force reshaping security risks worldwide. Your organisation’s current encryption could become vulnerable sooner than expected, exposing critical data to threats that classical systems cannot counter. As telecoms and infrastructure advisors, Bridge Connect examines why board members must prioritise the urgent migration to quantum-safe encryption to safeguard their strategic interests. Quantum Computing: A New Fro