JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE 'NERVOUS SYSTEM' OF MODERN WARFIGHTING: C4ISR is now fully integrated across military forces to collect, analyse, and disseminate information for battlefield superiority.

  • Published In: Armada International, 2026, n. 2. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lake, Jon 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the evolution and critical role of C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) battlefield networks as the foundational "nervous system" of modern multi-domain military operations. It details the transition from legacy, hardware-centric systems to software-defined, AI-driven, and cloud-native architectures that integrate data across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains to provide real-time situational awareness and decision support. Case studies highlight the UK’s 2025 Strategic Defence Review emphasizing a Digital Targeting Web and NATO’s efforts to achieve interoperability through the NATO Digital Backbone and Federated Mission Networking. Challenges discussed include ensuring secure, resilient communications amid contested electromagnetic environments, integrating diverse allied systems, and synchronizing cyber operations with kinetic actions, all while leveraging advances in AI, edge computing, and quantum-secured communications. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Armada International. 2026/04, Issue 2, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0252-9793
  • Accession Number:193241195
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