A new report articulates how the Chinese military might use cyber capabilities during a conflict. (Li Gang/Xinhua)
C4IRSNet: China’s first steps before going to battle
Before engaging in a battle that features carriers or fighter jets, China will try to gain an advantage in the information sphere and to reduce confidence in the military systems of its adversaries, such as GPS and sensors, a new Department of Defense report asserts.
The new report, released by the Defense Intelligence Agency, provides an assessment of the Chinese military and states that China views controlling the “information domain” as a prerequisite for victory in modern war. This tactic is essential for countering outside intervention in a conflict.
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Update: 3 ways China’s military could use cyber in war (Fifth Domain)
WNU Editor: This is what the U.S. would also do.
