Information warfare

Abstract

Early in the next century, may be the most feared and important weapon in the US arsenal will be the vast torrent of data spewed out by revolutionary information systems. Civilian officials and uniformed officers alike assert that the advent of advanced surveillance technologies, blindingly fast computers, sophisticated information networks, and highly precise seeker and guidance packages is destined to change the face of warfare profoundly, permanently. Those who have taken a close look at the possibilities maintain that US forces will be able to exploit their information superiority to paralyze a larger military opponent or rapidly destroy his forces and infrastructure, with startling speed and economy.