Technology warfare is the use of new weapons and technologies to advance military objectives. You can use drones, Artificial intelligence, or long-range precision weaponry as examples. UAVs can be used as cargo transporters. These technologies can have profound implications for military strategy, and they could make a difference in future wars.
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs,
A UAV can perform multiple missions and gather intelligence data. It can be deployed in enemy territory and operate around the clock. It can also transmit intelligence data to a command center in a safe area. These aircraft come with low-observable characteristics, low altitude capabilities, advanced sensors, and mission systems. These aircraft can also fly over targets that are heavily defended and have close-target capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
The use of artificial intelligence in technology warfare means that you can leverage other than human means to gain a competitive advantage over your enemies. This requires AI to be able to autonomously create courses of action and determine outcomes based on its decision making, responsiveness and situational awareness. These systems are not without their challenges.
UAV cargo-carriers
UAV cargo-carriers could greatly increase military resupply capability. This type aircraft can operate from various airfields, and can be controlled manually and semi-automatically. It is able to land, takeoff and maneuver with very little human intervention.
Long-range precision weapons
Long-range precision weapons have significantly improved the military's ability to use force in situations previously impossible. These weapons allow decision-makers to deploy military force near enemy occupied territory or non-combatant areas. This reduces the need to bomb large areas with a lot of bombs.
Information technology
Modern warfare has seen information technology become a powerful force multiplier. It is used to enhance military operations and allow them to concentrate on the key aspects of battle: manoeuvre, focused fire power, and logistics. It can also be used to achieve situational awareness.
Information technology played a key role in the fall of Soviet Union
In the 1950s Soviet Union launched a capitalist-style contest to build large high-speed electronic computer systems for military calculations. Two programs were created: BESM (developed by the Soviet Academy of Sciences) and Strela (developed by the Ministry of Machine-Building and Instrument Construction). Strela was named the winner in 1954. It was used in various military and navy projects, including nuclear weapons design.
Future of 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 advantages but also drawbacks. A superior enemy will be more likely disruption and distortion of technological capabilities.