LASTING Software Highlights Integrated Private 5G and NTN Platform
Romanian technology company LASTING Software showcased its growing focus on private 5G and non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications at BSDA 2026, presenting what it describes as a full-stack approach to defence connectivity that combines network infrastructure, satellite integration and Digital Twin-based validation.
While Digital Twin technology has traditionally been associated with simulation and modelling, LASTING's demonstrations centred on how those capabilities can be embedded directly into the development and operation of mission-critical communications systems. The company outlined an architecture that spans private 5G networks, satellite and NTN connectivity, and application-level services within a single platform.
The approach reflects a broader shift underway across defence communications, where software-defined networking, multi-domain operations and hybrid terrestrial-satellite architectures are becoming increasingly important. Rather than treating simulation, networking and applications as separate disciplines, organisations are looking for integrated platforms that can be designed, tested and operated as a unified system.
At BSDA, LASTING highlighted how Digital Twin environments can be used to continuously validate network performance, resilience and interoperability throughout the development lifecycle. This allows engineers to model entire communications ecosystems and assess how they behave under operational stress, degraded conditions or contested environments before deployment.
The company also emphasised the role of NTN integration within future defence networks. As military and government users increasingly seek resilient communications that extend beyond terrestrial infrastructure, satellite-enabled connectivity is becoming a key component of next-generation architectures.
The demos focused on end-to-end system behaviour, covering everything from radio access networks and 5G core functions to satellite communications layers and mission applications. According to LASTING, this integrated approach can accelerate development cycles while helping identify system-level issues earlier in the design process.