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Role of Space in Russia Operations in Ukraine

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Analysis: Russian military space activities in Ukraine have played a critical enabling role for Russian forces, but Russia operates at a disadvantage in space.

Role of Space in Russia Operations in Ukraine The Role of Space in Russia’s Operations in Ukraine Analysis: Russian military space activities in Ukraine have played a critical enabling role ... Rossii, or KV) after decades of neglect by upgrading and expanding its constellations of satellites and ground-based space infrastructure. The force acquitted itself well during Russian operations in Syria ... ) capabilities. However, the refurbishment of Russia’s military space capabilities was still a work in progress when Russia’s “special military operation” (SVO) in Ukraine started on February 24, 2022

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 16, June 2, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 16, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

and Autonomy Report, a biweekly newsletter published by CNA. In this issue, PLA National University of Defense Technology professor Liang Xiaobo discusses the requirement for effective operations ... cognitive domain operations. China Military Online , the PLA's official news and information portal, carried a lengthy article on cognitive warfare written by NUDT professor Liang Xiaobo. [1 ... , trade warfare, diplomatic warfare, technological warfare, and ideological warfare. Liang defines cognitive domain operations as the use of modern cognitive theory and science to conduct propaganda

pla update: Issue 4, May 2, 2022

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PLA Update, Issue 4, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

on important developments in the PLA as reported in the Chinese- and English-language media of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). SPECIAL: RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR In March and April, PRC military ... Defense University (NDU) professor argues that information operations in the war represent the future of contemporary warfare. On March 17, the Global Times published an op-ed by Senior Colonel Li ... . [1] Cognitive domain operations, according to Li, use neuroscience, new information technologies (such as big data and artificial intelligence), and mass communication channels and platforms

ai and autonomy in russia: Issue 39, May 30, 2022

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, and the abuses that accompany the widespread use of AI for society and individuals. The task of the study is to “propose a new special ethical methodology for assessing non-obvious personal and socially ... , communication, or navigation devices, comprising a total of 65 elements for warfighter protection, control, life support, and energy supply for more effective combat operations. This equipment ... entered service in 2015, and today is present in Russia’s Ground Forces, Airborne Forces, Marines, and Special Forces. At this point, the Russian military is using the second generation of Ratnik gear

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 17, June 16, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 17, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

. Another article explains the role of cognitive domain operations in hybrid warfare, arguing that they involve not only military personnel and targets but also civilians and civilian targets. Another ... adopting new technologies, such as AI, big data, the Internet of Things, and new computing power, is leading to "intelligent battlefield operations." The authors describe how the "extensive application ... that this finding is based on the PLA's Marxist ideology, and that no matter how unmanned systems may affect future warfare, the operations of these systems will always rely on humans to some degree

pla update: Issue 17, January 26, 2024

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PLA Update, Issue 17, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

. China-Arab States Special Operations and Counterterrorism Seminar. From December 26 to 30, the PLA Southern Theater Command hosted this seminar in Guangzhou, the capital of southern China's Guangdong Province, according to a statement from a PRC Defense Ministry spokesperson. Participants included commanders of special operations and counterterrorism departments from countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman. Topics of discussion included combined responses to new trends in regional terrorism, urban special operations, and counter-piracy. MND Highlights Advances in PRC

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 19, July 28, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 19, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

communication linkages can be attacked. Attacking command and control nodes. The article states that special operations forces and the employment of a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic attacks against ... experienced in its UAV and counter-UAV operations in Ukraine. Some of the challenges discussed include the inability of Russian radar systems to detect Ukraine’s UAVs, large numbers of Ukraine’s UAVs ... . Russia-Ukraine War PRC media articles discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Russian UAV and counter-UAV operations in the Russia-Ukraine War. In analyzing UAV operations, an article from

ai with ai: the social bot network

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Andy and Dave kick off Season 4.0 of AI with AI with a discussion on social media bots. CNA colleagues Meg McBride and Kasey Stricklin join to discuss the results of their recent research efforts, in which they explored the national security implications of social media bots. They describe the types of activities that social media bots engage in (distributing, amplifying, distorting, hijacking, flooding, and fracturing), how these activities might evolve in the near future, the legal frameworks (or lack thereof), and the implications for US special operations forces and the broader national security community.

, flooding, and fracturing), how these activities might evolve in the near future, the legal frameworks (or lack thereof), and the implications for US special operations forces and the broader national security community. /images/AI-Posters/AI_4_1.jpg the social bot network Research Social Media Bots: Implications for Special Operations Forces Social Media Bots: Laws, Regulations, and Platform Policies Cryptocurrency: Implications for Special Operations Forces Cryptocurrency: A Primer for Policy-Makers Exploring the Utility of Memes for U.S. Government Influence

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 18, June 30, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 18, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

in deep-sea operations. According to the article, the deep sea is the "new high ground to seize the initiative in war" because of its special natural environment and important strategic position. The article reports that operations in the deep sea are an emerging operational type that is becoming more important with the development of deep-sea technologies, sensor technologies, communication ... of maritime combat systems." The article concludes that deep-sea operations will lead to new tactics being conducted from the deep-sea domain, including ambushes, mobile breakthroughs, long-range assaults

Jeff-Becker-Testimony

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Jeffrey D. Becker's Research Program Director, Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, CNA, Testimony before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Hearing titled “China’s Military Diplomacy and Overseas Security Activities,”Panel II: Military Diplomacy for Improving Capabilities and Access

of the PLA Navy’s counter piracy operations in 2008 as well as the establishment of China’s first overseas base in Djibouti in 2017, the PLA has continued to expand its overseas footprint. More recently ... together, China’s economic and security activities raise several important questions regarding the role of China’s commercial firms in PLA operations abroad. They also raise some potential ... , it still lacks the logistics fleet required to support expanded global operations. The PLA Navy maintains only a limited number of replenishment ships capable of supporting far seas operations