Grasp the pulse of information and intelligent warfare development
2026-01-28
Currently, the deep penetration and integrated application of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence in the military field are profoundly reshaping the form of warfare and promoting the evolution of information-based intelligent warfare to higher and more complex levels. This process not only brings new challenges such as the full dimensional expansion of the combat space, but also contains the eternal underlying logic of the essential laws of war. We must delve into the evolution mechanism of information and intelligent warfare, understand and clarify the specific manifestations of new challenges and underlying logic, and continuously explore the practical path and winning rules of future warfare planning. Recognizing the new challenges brought by informationization and intelligence to war, the iterative upgrading of technology has driven a profound change in combat styles, which in turn brings new challenges. Currently, with the accelerated development of information and intelligent technology, the forms of warfare have shown significant changes such as cross domain integration, system confrontation, and intelligent dominance, which have given rise to new challenges such as mixed domain, intelligent, and all staff. Mixed domain challenges. In future wars, the physical boundaries of traditional combat domains are broken through, and the information domain, social domain, and other combat domains are deeply nested, forming a new type of battlefield with global linkage. This multidimensional battlefield environment poses two challenges to the current combat system. Firstly, the compatibility of the system is difficult. In a mixed domain combat environment, combat operations span multiple physical and virtual spaces, and the construction of traditional combat systems is often based on specific combat domains, making it difficult to achieve seamless compatibility in terms of technical standards, information interfaces, and so on. Secondly, the complexity of command and control is relatively high. In the information and intelligent warfare, combat operations are carried out simultaneously or alternately in multiple dimensions, and various demands present non-linear, explosive, and globally distributed characteristics. The traditional, hierarchical tree command structure is difficult to cope with this complex situation of global linkage. Intelligence challenge. The deep integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence into the decision-making and operational chain of war has brought new challenges to traditional decision-making models and operational logic. On the one hand, the boundary and dominance of human-machine collaboration face challenges in defining. Intelligent systems demonstrate superior capabilities in information processing, decision-making assistance, and even autonomous action, but excessive reliance on algorithms may lead to a "decision black box"; Overly restricting machine intelligence may result in the loss of the speed and efficiency advantages of intelligent algorithms. Therefore, how to build a decision-making model of human-machine symbiosis and human led intelligent assistance has become an indispensable "test question" for fighting the war of information and intelligence. On the other hand, the complexity and vulnerability of algorithmic adversarial approaches are becoming increasingly prominent. The higher the level of intelligence in warfare, the stronger the dependence on core algorithms. Opponents may carry out attacks through data pollution, model deception, network intrusion, and other means, triggering misjudgments and failures of intelligent systems. This type of "bottom-up" attack based on algorithm vulnerabilities has a much higher level of concealment and destructive power than traditional methods, which puts higher demands on the construction and maintenance of defense systems. Challenge for all members. Information and intelligent warfare blurs the boundaries between wartime and peacetime, as well as between the front and rear lines. Combat operations are no longer limited to professional soldiers and traditional battlefields, and non military fields such as economy, finance, technology, and related personnel may be integrated into modern combat systems to varying degrees, bringing new challenges. Specifically, non military areas may become a new focus of attack and defense. In the information society, key infrastructure such as energy networks, transportation hubs, and information platforms are highly interconnected and interdependent, with a wide social coverage and great influence, making them easy targets for priority strikes or disruptions in mixed warfare, and the difficulty of protection is increasing. The national defense mobilization system is facing transformation pressure. The traditional "transition from peacetime to wartime" model is difficult to adapt to the high-intensity, fast-paced, and high consumption demands of information and intelligent warfare. It is urgent to establish a modern mobilization mechanism that integrates peace and war, military civilian integration, and precision and efficiency, to ensure the rapid response and efficient transformation of core resources such as technological potential, industrial capabilities, and professional talents. Clarifying the underlying logic of information and intelligent warfare. Although the development of information and intelligent technology has profoundly reshaped the mode of power utilization, the inherent attributes of war have not been fundamentally shaken. Achieving strategic obedience to political strategy, insisting that people are the decisive factor, and recognizing the long-term existence of "war fog" are still key measures for us to understand, plan, and respond to future wars. To achieve strategic obedience to political strategy. At present, various emerging technologies and strike modes are emerging one after another, which is prone to giving rise to "technology supremacy" - when algorithm computing power is regarded as the winning criterion, and equipment technology gap is regarded as an absolute advantage, there is a risk of military action deviating from the political and strategic track. This requires us to always place military actions in the overall political situation of the country and ensure that technological advantages serve strategic goals. Under the conditions of informatization and intelligence, strategic obedience to political strategy has gone beyond the simple military level, requiring precise alignment with national core political goals such as diplomatic games and domestic development and stability. Therefore, it is necessary to clearly define the boundaries, intensity, and scope of the application of information and intelligent means, avoid major political and strategic risks that may be caused by technological abuse, and strive to achieve dynamic unity between political goals and military means. Perseverance is the decisive factor. Undoubtedly, intelligent technology can endow weapons with super strong autonomous perception and decision-making capabilities. However, the ultimate dominance and winning code of war always remain firmly in the hands of humans. The Marxist view of war reveals that no matter how the form of war evolves, humans are always the subject and ultimate determining force of war, and the efficient use of weapons as tools ultimately depends on the creative application of humans. Therefore, in the face of the wave of information and intelligent warfare, it is necessary to achieve deep integration and synchronous development of human-machine intelligence on the basis of human leadership. Specifically, intelligence not only needs to "transform" things to improve equipment performance, but also needs to "transform" people to enhance their cognitive ability, decision-making level, and human-machine collaboration efficiency, ensuring that no matter how high the "kite" of intelligent equipment flies, humans can always firmly grasp the "control chain" that dominates its development direction. Recognize the long-standing existence of the 'fog of war'. Although information technology has significantly improved battlefield transparency, technological means can only reduce the density of "fog" and cannot completely dispel it. The fundamental reason is that war is a dynamic game process, and the deception generated by the continuous strategic feints of hostile sides goes beyond the deconstructive scope of simple technical means and has inherent unpredictability. Therefore, we must face up to the eternal nature of the "fog of war" and achieve the goal of "reducing our own fog and increasing the enemy's confusion" through corresponding means. In response to the former, we need to strengthen our own reconnaissance advantage by integrating multiple sources of intelligence such as satellite reconnaissance, drone surveillance, and ground sensors to achieve real-time dynamic jigsaw puzzles of the battlefield situation; For the latter, it is necessary to deepen the enemy's decision-making dilemma, mislead the enemy's intelligence collection through technologies such as false signals and electronic camouflage, force them to consume resources in the difficulty of distinguishing truth from falsehood, and directly weaken their situational awareness ability. To explore the winning factors of information-based and intelligent warfare and plan future wars, it is necessary to recognize the new challenges it brings, comply with its underlying logic, further explore the winning laws of information-based and intelligent warfare, and make efforts to strengthen military theory construction, do a good job in strategic planning, and innovate tactics and tactics. Strengthen theoretical construction. Scientific military theory is combat effectiveness, and maintaining the progressiveness of military theory is a necessary measure to win the information-based and intelligent war. On the one hand, we need to deepen the integration and innovation of military theories. Integrating modern scientific theories such as control theory, game theory, and information theory, focusing on new combat styles such as human-machine collaborative operations and cross domain joint operations, and constructing an advanced military theoretical system that is forward-looking, adaptable, and operable. On the other hand, we must adhere to practical testing and iterative updates. We must adhere to the integration of theory with practice, keenly perceive problems, systematically summarize experience, and accurately extract laws from the frontline of military struggle preparation and training practice, forming a virtuous cycle of "practice understanding re practice re understanding", ensuring that theory is always full of vitality and effectively guiding future wars. Make strategic planning. The essence of future oriented strategic planning is an active shaping process driven by technology, driven by demand, and guaranteed by dynamic adaptation. It requires us to have a broad technological perspective and flexible strategic thinking, striving to achieve a leap from "responding to war" to "designing war". Firstly, we need to anticipate technological changes. Maintain a high level of sensitivity to disruptive technologies that may reshape the rules of war, and deeply understand the profound impact of the cross fusion of various technologies. Secondly, we need to focus on key areas. Making emerging "high frontiers" such as the internet, space, deep sea, and polar regions the focus of strategic planning, focusing on shaping their combat rules and competing for advantages, ensuring dominance in intangible battlefields and emerging spaces. Again, it is necessary to dynamically adjust and adapt. The future battlefield is constantly changing and full of uncertainty. Strategic planning should not be a static text with a final decision, but a dynamic framework with resilience. It is necessary to evaluate the applicability, maturity, and potential risks of various solutions based on actual situations, ensuring that the direction of military development is always accurately aligned with the needs of future wars. Promote innovation in military tactics. Specific tactics are the bridge connecting technological innovation and combat operations. In the face of the profound changes brought about by information and intelligent warfare, it is necessary to vigorously promote tactics innovation and explore the "way of intelligent victory" that adapts to the future battlefield. On the one hand, we need to deeply explore the combat potential of emerging technologies. Actively explore new winning paths of "algorithm as combat power", "data as firepower", "network as battlefield", and "intelligence as advantage", and transform technological advantages into battlefield victories. On the other hand, we need to innovate and design future combat processes. It is possible to deploy various combat forces in multiple intelligent and networked nodes, building a flatter, more agile, and adaptive "observation judgment decision action" cycle. At the same time, we will strengthen multi domain linkage, break down the inherent barriers between various military branches and combat domains, strive to achieve cross domain collaboration, system convergence, autonomous adaptation, and dynamic reorganization, and promote the overall emergence of combat effectiveness. (New Society)
Edit:Quan Yi Responsible editor:Wang Xiaoxiao
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