Hybrid Warfare: Future and Technologies (Edition ZfAS)

Foreword
Preface
Summary
Contents
About the Authors
Abbreviations
List of Figures
1 Competition and Conflict
2 Introduction to Hybrid Warfare – A Framework for comprehensive Analysis
	2.1 Hybrid Warfare in a Nutshell
	2.2 Hybrid Warfare—A Multidomain Challenge for the EU, NATO and their Member States
	2.3 The Use of Force and the Nature of Conflict
	2.4 The Phenomenon: Hybrid Warfare on the Ukrainian Battlefield—Building Theory Based on Empirical Evidence
	2.5 Conceptual Understanding of Hybrid Warfare
	2.6 Implications for Europe
	2.7 Outlook
	2.8 The Hybrid Warfare Matrix
3 Likely Actors
	3.1 Russia’s approach to Hybrid Warfare
	3.2 Iran, Proxies and Responses
	3.3 China’s Go Game
	References
4 Technology as Driver
	4.1 Digital Transformation
	4.2 Revolutions in Military Affairs
	References
5 Nineteen Technologies in Focus
	5.1 Fifth-Generation Technology
	5.2 Additive Manufacturing
	5.3 Artificial Intelligence
	5.4 Autonomous Systems
	5.5 Biotechnology
	5.6 Cloud Computing
	5.7 Communications
	5.8 Cyber Capabilities
	5.9 Directed Energy
	5.10 Distributed Ledger Technology
	5.11 Extended Reality
	5.12 Hypersonics
	5.13 Internet of (Battle)Things
	5.14 Microelectronics
	5.15 Nanomaterials
	5.16 Nuclear Modernisation
	5.17 Quantum Sciences
	5.18 Space Assets
	5.19 Ubiquitous Sensors
6 Manoeuvring in the Hybrid Space
	6.1 Solidarity at Risk
	6.2 Chasing CoGs
	6.3 Outmanoeuvring Opponents
	6.4 Multi-domain Situational Awareness
	6.5 Cognitive Dimension
	6.6 Cross-Domain ISTAR
	6.7 Gaming for Excellence
	6.8 Stress- and Shock-Proof
7 Avenues to Adapt
	7.1 Cross-domain Concepts
	7.2 Technological Edge
	7.3 Organisational Measures
	References
8 Conclusions
Annex 1—Fifth Generation Mobile Radio
	Integrity and Availability
	Advanced Security and Defence Applications
	Capabilities Delivered From Space
	A Money Machine for the Market Leader
	Opportunities and Risks
	References
Annex 2—Artificial Intelligence
	Machine Learning
	Predictive
	Operational Benefits
	Driven by Civil Technology
	Competitors
	Vulnerable
	Hybrid Warfare
	References
Annex 3—Autonomous Systems
	Spearheads
	Swarms and Human–Machine Teams
	Virtual Robots
	Innovation
	References
Annex 4—Quantum Sciences
	Disruptive Effects
	Game-changing Capabilities
	The Quantum Race
	References
Annex 5—SPACE
	NEO in Space
	Open for Business
	New Space Race
	Focus and Investment
	No Fence in Space
	Hybrid Challenges
	References