In this episode of Doctrine Decoded, we examine the rapidly evolving role of cyber warfare as a critical component of military strategy. As digital infrastructure becomes both a battleground and a weapon, military doctrines worldwide are integrating cyber capabilities into broader strategic and tactical frameworks. But this new frontier presents unique challenges: How do traditional doctrines adapt to a domain where battles are fought in milliseconds, adversaries are often invisible, and the lines between civilian and military targets blur?

We’ll draw on foundational texts such as Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-12: Cyberspace Operations, the Tallinn Manual on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Warfare, and the Army Field Manual 3-12 on Cyberspace Operations and Electromagnetic Warfare to understand the doctrines guiding military operations in cyberspace.

Key topics include the strategic use of cyber capabilities, the complexities of legal frameworks for cyber warfare, and how military forces protect critical missions against cyber threats. We’ll also discuss methodologies for cyber defense and offense, how cyber capabilities are assessed globally, and the implications of these capabilities on modern warfare.

Join us as we decode the complexities of cyber warfare, analyzing how this new arena challenges existing doctrines and reshapes the way military forces strategize and defend in the digital age. This episode will provide valuable insights into the tools, threats, and emerging rules that define cyber warfare as the latest frontier in global security.