Apr 13, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why the Pentagon Is Funding OCUDU to Open‑Source 5G/6G Base‑Station Code

The article analyses the U.S. Department of Defense’s launch of the OCUDU ecosystem to open‑source 5G/6G CU and DU code, explaining the strategic push against Chinese market dominance, the shortcomings of previous Open RAN attempts, the chosen permissive BSD license, and the prospects for a Linux‑like telecom stack.

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Why the Pentagon Is Funding OCUDU to Open‑Source 5G/6G Base‑Station Code

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Nov 12, 2022 · Operations

Why Rakuten Mobile Dropped Red Hat for Rocky Linux: Inside the Open RAN Shift

Rakuten Mobile’s CEO Tareq Amin announced the removal of Red Hat Enterprise Linux from its Japanese network, citing subscription‑per‑CPU costs and a desire for a truly open‑source OS, and detailed a partnership with Rocky Linux to power its Open RAN deployments, including extensive OS customizations and a 12‑month migration plan.

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Why Rakuten Mobile Dropped Red Hat for Rocky Linux: Inside the Open RAN Shift