The Co-Evolution of Technology and Warfare : Reshaping the Battlefield

• Autore: German Tracey
• Pubblicazione: Oxford : , : Taylor & Francis Group, , 2025; ©2025
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (179 pages)
• Disciplina: 623
• Soggetto topico: Military art and science - Technological innovations; Military art and science - History - 21st century
• Altri autori: MoustakisFotios LiaropoulosAndrew N
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Endorsement -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Illustrations -- List of Contributors -- Foreword -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- Debating the Future of War -- The Co-Evolution of Technology and Warfare -- Overview and Main Themes of the Book -- Note -- 2 Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Warfare: The New Battleground -- Introduction -- AI-Driven Strategies: Risks and Advantages -- Emerging Challenges in Cyber Infrastructure Security -- Case Study: Russia's Cyber Warfare Operations -- AI Integration in Russian Cyber Operations -- The Ukraine Conflict: A Testing Ground for AI-Enhanced Cyber Warfare -- AI Implications for Global Security -- Intelligence -- Threats and Opportunities: Future Trends in AI-Enhanced Cyber Warfare -- Recommendations -- For Policymakers -- For Military Leaders -- For Cybersecurity Professionals -- Strategies for Developing New Technologies and Cooperative Frameworks -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- 3 Fighting for Influence: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence -- Introduction -- Influence Operations 2.0 -- The Use of AI-Powered Capabilities in IOs -- A Plethora of Actors -- Deceptive Behaviors -- Fake and Automated Content -- Future Trends and Limitations -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 The Threat Posed By Commercial First-Person View (FPV) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Modified By Asymmetrical Warfare Actors -- Introduction -- Civilian-Modified Threats -- The Changing Nature of Conflict -- Modified-UAV Threats -- Technology Access -- The Case for Drones -- Benefits of UtD Platforms -- Modified UAV Notable Events -- Potential Applications -- Civilian Classification -- Range Limitation -- Reusable Vs. Expendable? -- Civilian Air Defence Implications -- UAV Design -- Hobbyist Materials. ; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Or Nuclear (CBRN) -- Terrorism -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Space and the New Frontier of Warfare -- Introduction -- Russian Counterspace Program -- Co-Orbital Assets -- Direct Ascent Assets -- Electronic Warfare as Counterspace -- Jamming of Satellite Communications -- Directed Energy Weapons -- Russia Pursues Nuclear Weapons in Space -- Chinese Counterspace Program -- Co-Orbital Assets -- Direct Ascent Assets -- Electronic Warfare as Counterspace -- Directed Energy Weapons -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 The Role of Hypersonics in Modern Warfare -- Introduction -- Defining Hypersonic -- Hypersonic Weapons Systems -- Impact On Deterrence and Strategic Stability -- Arms Racing? The US, China and Russia -- Russian Hypersonic Weapons Systems and the War Against Ukraine -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- 7 Globalization and Naval Strategy: The Eastward Migration of Sea Power and Its Impact On Maritime Strategy -- Introduction -- The Character of Sea Control -- Regionalization, De-Globalization and the (Re)Integration of the Government in Sea Control -- Industrial Capacity - From Using Sea Power to Overcoming It -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Towards a Maritime Strategy for the Second Revolution in Military Affairs -- Introduction -- What Is a Maritime Strategy? -- Framing a New Maritime Strategy: The Ends and Ways of Policy -- Second RMA and the Transformation of Naval Warfare -- Key Enablers of a New Maritime Strategy -- References -- 9 Preparing Civilian Infrastructure for Potential Cyber and Hybrid Attacks -- Introduction -- Defining Hybrid and Cyber Threats -- Measures to Counter Hybrid Threats -- Definition and General Discourse On CI -- The Increasing Risk of Cyberattacks On CI -- Types and Impacts of Cyber-Attacks -- Literature Review On Countermeasures -- Recommended Courses of Action. ; Recommendation 1: Strengthening National Information Exchange -- Recommendation 2: Strengthening International Information Exchange -- Recommendation 3: Establishing Early Recognition of Crises to Support Decision-Making Processes -- Recommendation 4: Promoting a Resilience-Based Security Culture -- Conclusion -- References -- 10 The Role of Military and Their Training in High-Tech Warfare -- Introduction -- An Overview of New Technologies in Global Military Strategy -- Leadership and Soldier Development in the Age of High-Tech Warfare -- Evolving Command: How 21st-Century Challenges Shape Military Leadership -- Forging Tomorrow's Military Leaders -- Conclusion -- References -- 11 Ukrainian Tactical Innovations During Russia's Full-Scale War Against Ukraine, From February 2022 to September 2024 -- Introduction -- Tactical Level Innovations and Developments -- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) -- Artillery Operations -- Key Takeaways and Implications -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 Conclusions -- Key Insights -- Future Projections -- Note -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book explores the relationship between technology and warfare, by examining how recent technological advancements have revolutionized the conduct of war.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Co-Evolution of Technology and Warfare
• ISBN: 1-04-043739-7; 1-04-043743-5; 1-003-52016-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911034878103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Routledge Studies in Conflict, Security and Technology Series