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The nature of warfare is rapidly evolving, and the rise of peer adversaries presents new challenges for military forces around the world.

Until the 1980s, it was just command. Neither Clausewitz, Jomini, Sun Tzu, nor Basil Liddel Hart talked about Command and Control. Indeed, until the 1980s, no one outside the Warsaw Pact talked about ‘control’ at all – at least as it related to command

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a popular buzzword in defense circles, and often synonymous with being ‘the answer’ to problems posed by future warfare methods. Yet its true value lies in the understanding of its capabilities and how it can enhance the maritime battlespace. Mere adoption of AI without a genuine comprehension of its potential limits its substance and effectiveness.

How have battlefield changes affected fires?

The global appeal of AI technology was made abundantly clear in January when ChatGPT’s developers announced an incredible 100 million active users just two months post-launch. So what it is it about AI and, in this case, ChatGPT – a natural language AI-enabled chatbot tool – that has us gripped?

Communication is the most important aspect of any military operation. This rule applies not just to combat, but to training, planning, logistics and a host of other functions as well.

Systematic’s SitaWare features a modular and customizable back end that means your integration teams will not need to deal with complicated coding and maintenance.

Can you always believe what you see? In an information-rich world littered with deepfakes, bots, phishing and sponsored subterfuge the answer, when it comes the internet at least, is clearly no.

During the Cold War, the Royal Danish Navy’s frigates were designed, equipped, and manned to fight the maritime battle in the Baltic Sea and adjacent waters. The Warfare Organization aboard these vessels was designed to primarily support high-tempo engagements in a relative short duration i.e., short time at sea.

No combatant is more vulnerable than the dismounted. Survival and combat effectiveness is closely tied to C2 and situational awareness.

HF radio has become a viable means of communication for when other options are unavailable.

Revised doctrine for major Western powers has revealed the new strategic positioning for defence – that the era of counter-insurgency operations is over amid the threat of major war.

The recent images of vast areas of bubbling sea water off the coast of Denmark have sent shockwaves through Europe along with allegations of sabotage to the Nord Stream pipelines.

Modern armored vehicles are becoming increasingly complex platforms, as an ever-growing number of sensors, effectors, communications systems, and more are being added. But how to make the most efficient use of them, and ensure they all work together?

In Defense News, our Domain Advisor Andy Woodford outlines what can be done to help overcome the challenges of C2 in amphibious operations.

The Royal Danish Navy’s decision to shift its focus to ‘classic’ naval warfare marks a significant change in its posture and is introducing advanced capabilities, adding a comprehensive C2 system could act as a force multiplier for the service.