VIAVI Joins EU-Funded SHIELD-6G Consortium to Advance AI-Driven Security Testing for Future 6G Networks

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VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced it has been awarded $1.1 million in funding from the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking and Horizon Europe to contribute to the SHIELD-6G project. VIAVI will use its TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator to build digital twins and enable AI-driven security testing for future 6G networks.

Within the SHIELD-6G consortium, coordinated by University College Dublin and including Ericsson, Nokia, THALES, Telefónica and LMT, VIAVI will help develop an AI-based Cyber Threat Intelligence platform to simulate, detect and analyze cyber threats and support regulatory-compliant 6G security.

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In the Jul 14 session, VIAV gained 2.27%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -9.8% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 15 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.

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Market Context

Set against this SHIELD‑6G announcement, platform data show AI-tagged news has averaged only a -0.15...

Analysis

Set against this SHIELD‑6G announcement, platform data show AI-tagged news has averaged only a -0.15% move, suggesting historically muted directional impact. VIAVI also maintains an effective S-3ASR shelf that has recently been tapped via 424B5 offerings, while insider activity over the last 90 days reflects net selling. Investors may watch how this EU-funded collaboration feeds into the existing capital-raising framework and whether continued equity usage alters sentiment.

Key Figures

Project funding: $1.1 million New 6G projects: 20 projects

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Project funding $1.1 million Awarded from SNS JU and Horizon Europe for SHIELD-6G

New 6G projects 20 projects Selected under Horizon Europe SNS JU 6G call

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Key Terms

cyber threat intelligence, digital twin

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cyber threat intelligence technical

"develop a comprehensive AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) platform for 6G networks"

Cyber threat intelligence is organized information about hacking methods, attackers, and vulnerabilities that helps organizations anticipate and defend against online attacks. For investors, it acts like a neighborhood watch or weather forecast for a company’s digital safety: strong intelligence can reduce the chance of costly breaches, unexpected downtime, fines, or reputational damage, while weak intelligence raises the risk profile and can affect a company’s valuation and operating costs.

digital twin technical

"VIAVI will develop digital twins using its TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator (RSG)"

A digital twin is a live virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system that mirrors real-world behavior using data and models so users can test changes, predict problems, and measure performance without touching the real thing. For investors, digital twins matter because they can lower maintenance costs, speed product development, improve uptime and reliability, and make future cash flows and risks easier to forecast — like using a flight simulator to safely train and tune a real airplane.

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Contribution to flagship 6G projects underscores VIAVI's pivotal role in the next generation of connectivity

CHANDLER, Ariz., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that it has been awarded $1.1 million in funding from the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and Horizon Europe to advance the SHIELD-6G project.

As telecom breaches increase in volume and the threat of quantum-enabled cyberattacks moves from theoretical to imminent, network security has become a strategic priority for operators, enterprises and governments worldwide. The SHIELD-6G project aims to develop a comprehensive AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) platform for 6G networks with interoperable security, orchestration and regulatory compliance. VIAVI will develop digital twins using its TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator (RSG), enabling AI-driven security models to be developed, tested and validated ahead of the first commercial 6G signal going live.

As part of SHIELD-6G, VIAVI will use its AI RSG technology to support advanced security testing of 6G network environments, using AI to simulate, detect and analyze potential threats across the network. This includes generating realistic network datasets that enable intelligent anomaly detection and the continuous refinement of AI-based security mechanisms to ensure that vulnerabilities are identified and addressed before they can be exploited in live networks.

"Security for 6G networks has to be built in from day one, and that requires the ability to simulate, test and detect threats before a single commercial 6G signal goes live," said Ian Langley, Senior Vice President, Wireless, Security and Applications Business Unit, VIAVI. "Our AI RSG technology is already being used to provide the essential digital twin foundation required to better understand 6G propagation, improve energy consumption and reduce FR3 signal interference. SHIELD-6G takes that capability directly into the security domain, where the stakes are even higher. We're delighted to be involved in this latest collaboration at the forefront of global technological innovation."

SHIELD-6G is part of the highly competitive Horizon Europe SNS JU call to accelerate European 6G research and innovation, which selected 20 new 6G projects. VIAVI joins a European consortium coordinated by University College Dublin, working alongside global industry leaders including Ericsson, Nokia, THALES & THALES SIX, as well as network operators Telefónica and LMT of Latvia, bringing together the full chain of expertise needed to secure 6G networks end to end.

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test, monitoring, assurance, and resilient position, navigation and timing solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets.

Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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FAQ

What did VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) announce about the SHIELD-6G project on July 14, 2026?

VIAVI announced it received $1.1 million in funding to support the EU-backed SHIELD-6G project. According to VIAVI, it will develop AI-driven digital twins and security testing capabilities for future 6G networks within a major European research consortium.

How much EU funding is VIAVI (VIAV) receiving for its role in SHIELD-6G?

VIAVI is receiving $1.1 million in funding from the European SNS JU and Horizon Europe. According to VIAVI, this funding supports development of AI-based digital twins and cyber threat intelligence tools to enhance security testing for upcoming 6G network deployments.

What is the SHIELD-6G project and how is VIAVI involved?

SHIELD-6G is an EU-funded initiative to build an AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence platform for 6G networks. According to VIAVI, the company will provide TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator technology to create digital twins, simulate threats and validate AI-based 6G security mechanisms in advance.

How will VIAVI’s AI RAN Scenario Generator be used in the SHIELD-6G 6G security project?

VIAVI’s TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator will create digital twins of 6G environments to power AI-driven security testing. According to VIAVI, it will generate realistic datasets, simulate threats, detect anomalies and refine AI security models before live 6G networks are deployed commercially.

Which partners are working with VIAVI in the SHIELD-6G 6G security consortium?

The SHIELD-6G consortium includes University College Dublin as coordinator, plus Ericsson, Nokia, THALES, THALES SIX, Telefónica and LMT. According to VIAVI, this group combines academic, vendor and operator expertise to address end-to-end security for future 6G networks across Europe.

What does SHIELD-6G mean for future 6G network security and VIAVI shareholders?

SHIELD-6G aims to embed AI-based security and compliance into 6G networks from the outset. According to VIAVI, its role centers on advanced testing tools, positioning the company within a high-profile European 6G research ecosystem rather than providing immediate financial guidance impacts.