Network Centric Warfare Gaining Momentum Despite Operational Challenges

1. Network Cen Network Centric Warfare Gaining Momentum tric Warfare Gaining Momentum Despite Operational Challenges Despite Operational Challenges As per Defense Market Report, Network centric warfare, also known as net- centric warfare, is a military doctrine that seeks to convert an information advantage, enabled in part by information technology, into a competitive advantage through the robust computer networking of geographically dispersed forces with well-informed forces. Network Centric Operations are a critical component of military modernization planning. Network Centric Operations rely on computer hardware and networked communications technology to provide a shared understanding of the battle space according to Defense Market Report. With the proliferation of technology such as 4G and 5G, communication to and from the battlefield has drastically improved and has paved the way for the transmission of real-time data. Defense Market Report states that Network centric operations is a powerful force multiplier, and with the correct long-term vision and strategy, they can be game changer on the battlefield. Network centric operations are technologically comprised of a backbone network infrastructure that supports advanced capabilities like as encrypted communication, battlefield command and control, and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve security capability. The Armed Forces’ systems have a communication network that, when connected to network centric operations, improves their operational capacity according to defense market reports. As per Defense Market Report, the foundation of any efficient network centric systems that smoothly integrates all networks/platforms is synergy in operations and interoperability of networked platforms. Trends in defense market reports state that the created network centric systems should be designed with an open architecture that can be integrated with internal security and civilian networks.

2. Defense Market Report states that the DoDIN is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) globally interconnected, end-to-end set of electronic information capabilities and associated processes for collecting, processing, storing, disseminating, and managing digital information on-demand to warfighters, policymakers, and support personnel, which includes owned and leased communications and computing systems and services, software (including applications), data, security services, and other associated services. It is critical because DoD operational missions rely on secure, efficient information technology and cyberinfrastructure according to Defense Market Report. Market trends derived from defense market reports indicate that the TADIL J is a standardized communications technology used by US, NATO, and Coalition forces

3. for transmitting and exchanging real-time tactical data over linkages between allied military network participants. It employs Time Division Several Access (TDMA) to provide multiple, concurrent communication routes across different networks. Link 16 supports secure voice, relative navigation, and accurate participant location and identity. Link 16 data is transferred using Link 16 terminals available in a variety of platforms including aircraft, surface ships, ground vehicles, missile defense systems, networked weapons, and command and control networks as per defense market reports. Link 16 continues to be a critical component of network centric warfare, the increasing demand for cross- platform communication in a war theatre will aid the proliferation of network centric operations. Read the Full blog here: - https://bit.ly/3GlGk5I