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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

German, Tracey.

Contributor:

Moustakis, Fotios.

Liaropoulos, Andrew N.

Series:

Routledge Studies in Conflict, Security and Technology Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science--Technological innovations.

Military art and science.

Military art and science--History--21st century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (179 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the relationship between technology and warfare, by examining how recent technological advancements have revolutionized the conduct of war.

Contents:

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

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

4 The Threat Posed By Commercial First-Person View (FPV) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Modified By Asymmetrical Warfare Actors

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

5 Space and the New Frontier of Warfare

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

6 The Role of Hypersonics in Modern Warfare

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

7 Globalization and Naval Strategy: The Eastward Migration of Sea Power and Its Impact On Maritime Strategy

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

8 Towards a Maritime Strategy for the Second Revolution in Military Affairs

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

9 Preparing Civilian Infrastructure for Potential Cyber and Hybrid Attacks

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

10 The Role of Military and Their Training in High-Tech Warfare

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

11 Ukrainian Tactical Innovations During Russia's Full-Scale War Against Ukraine, From February 2022 to September 2024

Tactical Level Innovations and Developments

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Artillery Operations

Key Takeaways and Implications

12 Conclusions

Key Insights

Future Projections

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-04-043739-7

1-04-043743-5

1-003-52016-2

9781003520160

OCLC:

1534196181

Publisher Number:

CIPO000265188