Future Battle Networks

TOPIC SPONSOR: HAF A5SM

What are the potential characteristics of battle networks in future conflicts, considering advancements in technology, changes in warfare domains, and different strategies that militaries may develop and employ? How might different militaries develop and exploit such networks in terms of technological capabilities, strategic objectives, and operational efficiency?​

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  • Subsequently published as an AU Press Wright Flyer Paper, "A Rapid Global Effects Capability," (2019)
• Kiser, Maj. Aaron, Maj. Jacob Hess, Maj. El Mostafa Bouhafa and Shawn Williams, "The Combat Cloud: Enabling Multi-Domain Command and Control across the Range of Military Operations," ACSC paper, 2017, 39 pgs. 
  • Subsequently published as an AU Press Wright Flyer Paper, "The Combat Cloud: Enabling Multi-Domain Command and Control across the Range of Military Operations," (2019)
• Patterson, Maj. Travis, "Bridging the Gap: How an Airborne Mobile-Mesh Network Can Overcome Space Vulnerabilities in Tomorrow's Fight," ACSC paper, 2018.
  • Subsequently published as an AU Press Wright Flyer Paper, "Bridging the Gap: How an Airborne Mobile-Mesh Network Can Overcome Space Vulnerabilities in Tomorrow's Fight," (2019).
• Smith, Maj. Chance, "The 'Replicator Dilemma: When Mass Isn't Enough," originally work for Air Force Fellows (CSIAC, Stanford University), published on C4ISRNet, November 20, 2023.
• Voke, Maj. Matthew R., "Artificial Intelligence for Command and Control of Air Power," ACSC paper, 2018.
  • Subsequently published as an AU Press Wright Flyer Paper, "Artificial Intelligence for Command and Control of Air Power," (2019)