The American newspaper “Politico” revealed that the Pentagon seeks combat superiority in the digital field during future wars.
The Pentagon sought to contract with American companies to obtain modern technologies, in light of a frantic race with China and Russia.
This arms race is increasing between the international powers, and it is taking the form of a digital race that will affect and reshape future wars..
What are the aspects of combat superiority in the digital field?
Washington, which is in competition with its main rivals Russia and China, is keen on combat superiority in the digital fields, to promote innovation in many military fields.
Resorting to computing and artificial intelligence
- These areas include artificial intelligence, machine learning, 5G, edge computing, cloud computing, and big data analytics..
Rely on sensors in battles
- The digital battlefield is unlike any other battlefield, as it is currently built on digital assets and sensors.
Take advantage of strength G5 and enhancing cyber security
- It is expected that the focus in the arena of digital warfare with competing countries will be on benefiting from the technology of the fifth generation of communications and commercial technologies, and integrating them into tasks and cybersecurity.
Share data across sea, air and space
- The Pentagon’s vision is to share data across sea, air and space to enhance decision-making and enable any mission to succeed.
Linking satellites to fighters and missiles
- This is done by linking satellites to combat aircraft and missiles, within an integrated air and missile defense system in order to make smooth decisions in the field.
