Next War: Reimagining How We Fight

The nature of war is constantly changing due to technological acceleration, making it difficult for forces to adapt and survive enemy-first strikes. This book addresses these challenges and provides insights into military strategy and leadership in the age of hyper-speed warfare.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Casemate Publishers

The nature of war is a constant evolution, shaped by the rapid advancements in technology. We live in an era of exponential technological acceleration, which is transforming the way wars are waged. Today, the battlespace is transparent, with multi-domain sensors capable of seeing everything, and long-range precision fire able to target anything observed. Autonomous weapons, capable of being unleashed into the battlespace and attacking any target from above, have the potential to hit the weakest point of tanks and armored vehicles.

War has become hyper-speed, characterized by the rapid convergence of key disrupters in the battlespace. This convergence poses significant risks to operational, informational, and organizational paralysis for military forces. When faced with multiple attacks in multiple domains, all occurring simultaneously, the force is overwhelmed and paralysed.

In the context of a potential conflict against China, Russia, or Iran, the question arises: how can our forces survive an enemy-first strike? Can we adapt to the ever-accelerating tempo of war? Will our forces be able to mask from enemy sensors? How will leaders execute command and control in a degraded communications environment? Will our command posts survive, and will our commanders have a clear understanding of the situation to plan, decide, and act in real-time?

Written by military strategy and leadership expert John Antal, this book addresses these challenging questions and many more. It provides valuable insights into the evolving nature of war and the strategies needed to navigate it successfully. By understanding the technological advancements and the challenges they present, military leaders can better prepare their forces for the future of warfare.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636243351