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Military Industrial Base
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The Networked Battlespace—Technology Takes CommandCivilian Technology Meets Military Power
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This decade saw a growing blend of civilian and military technologies. Advances in information technology, telecommunications, and microelectronics have driven military innovation. These changes come from commercial markets. Semiconductors, high-performance processors, and advanced communication systems are key to modern warfare. These components powered everything from satellite networks to command-and-control systems and unmanned platforms. However, access to such technologies was uneven. Only a few countries could design and make advanced chips.…
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The Networked Battlespace—Technology Takes Command
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…decade of the 21st century saw a major change in the military industrial base. The late 20th century focused on scale, firepower, and platform-centric warfare. But from 2000 to 2010, technology took the lead. Digital, networked, and dual-use civilian innovations became key to military strength. This decade saw warfare grow in new ways. It expanded across five domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyber. The military industrial base evolved beyond…
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The Networked Battlespace—Technology Takes CommandFoundations of the Future Battlespace
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…to 2010 caused a fundamental transformation of the military industrial base. It marked a shift from platform-centric to network-centric warfare. It moved from isolated systems to integrated domains. Also, it blended military innovation with civilian technology. These changes set the stage for the more complicated and disputed battles that came in the following decades. As technology evolved, challenges grew. Maintaining a strategic edge became harder. Securing supply chains was tougher,…
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The Networked Battlespace—Technology Takes CommandPrecision, Reach, and the Age of Unmanned Systems
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…Afghanistan and Iraq. They were used for surveillance and targeted operations. These systems allowed a new type of warfare. They conducted it persistently and precisely from standoff distances. At the same time, advances in stealth technology enhanced the effectiveness of manned aircraft. Stealth-enabled platforms can get past advanced air defense systems. They can also launch standoff strikes on high-value targets. Stealth, precision-guided munitions, and real-time intelligence give advanced militaries a…
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The Networked Battlespace—Technology Takes CommandMissile Defense and the Quest for Protection
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…missile defense. As missile technologies spread, detecting, tracking, and intercepting threats became a key focus. Advanced radar, interceptor missiles, and defense networks form protective “domes” over key assets and population centers. These systems needed advanced technology. They involved real-time data processing and coordination across different platforms. Only a few countries had the industrial and tech skills to develop and use these systems. This further widened the gap between leading and…
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