Technological Change and the Future of Warfare,

Authors

James R. FitzSimonds

Abstract

Over the past several years, the U.S. mil- itary has officially embraced the idea that rapidly evolving technologies soon will lead to a profound change in the conduct of warfare. The need to inno- vate in response to a prospective revolu- tion in military affairs is the central theme of Joint Vision 2010 and similar force-planning documents. Some stud- ies, such as the congressionally man- dated National Defense Panel, have concluded that only immediate and radical transformation to new systems, new operational concepts, and new or- ganizations will enable the U.S. military to retain its battlefield dominance.

Recommended Citation

FitzSimonds, James R. (2001) "Technological Change and the Future of Warfare,," Naval War College Review: Vol. 54: No. 1, Article 15.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol54/iss1/15