Technology warfare is the application of new weapons and technologies in order to advance military goals. Some examples include the use of drones, Artificial intelligence, and long-range precision weapons. UAVs are also used as cargo carriers. These technologies all have major implications for military strategy. They can also make a big difference in the future.
Unmanned aerial devices (UAVs),
UAVs are capable of performing multiple missions and gathering intelligence data. It can be used in enemy territory and operated around the clock. It can also feed intelligence data back to a command post in a secure area. These aircraft have low-observable characteristics and low-altitude capabilities. They also feature advanced sensors and mission system. They can fly over highly defended targets and are close to target.
Artificial intelligence
Using artificial intelligence in technology warfare means leveraging other than human means to gain an advantage over adversaries. This requires AI to independently compose courses of action and adjudicate outcomes based on its decision-making, responsiveness, and situational awareness. There are however challenges to such systems.
UAV cargo-carriers
UAV cargo carriers will make it easier to supply military forces with supplies. This type can fly from different airports and can be controlled manually, semi-automatically, or both, so it can land, takeoff, and maneuver without any human intervention.
Long-range precision weapons
The military's capacity to use force even in difficult circumstances has increased significantly with the advent of precision long-range weapons. Such weapons enable decision-makers to use military force closer to enemy occupied territory and non-combatant areas. This reduces the need to bomb large areas with a lot of bombs.
Information technology
Information technology is a major force multiplier in modern warfare. It can be used to increase military operations and allow them focus on key aspects of war: manoeuvres, focused firepower, logistics. It can also serve to improve situational awareness.
Information technology played a key role in the fall of Soviet Union
The Soviet Union started a capitalist competition in the 1950s to build large, high-speed electronic computers that could be used for military calculations. Two competing programs were developed: BESM by the Soviet Academy of Sciences and Strela from the Ministry of Machine-Building and Instrument Construction. Strela won the 1954 Nobel Peace Prize. It was used in a variety of military and navy projects including nuclear weapons design.
Future technology warfare
Rapid advancements in technology are changing warfare. Military planners need adapt to change. Robotics, for instance, are quickly becoming a major weapon in warfare. These technologies have many benefits but also some drawbacks. Additionally, advanced enemies will be more likely disrupt and distort technological abilities.