Essays about: "modern warfare"

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1. 1. Fighting for Profit in Modern Warfare : A quantiative analysis of the influence of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC’s) on conflict intensity in weak states

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Samuel Hallhammar; [2024]
   Keywords : Private Military Security Contractors; Conflict Intensity;

   Abstract : The influence of private actors within armed conflict is becoming increasingly relevant, as the market for private military and security companies (PMSC’s) is growing in tandem with new opportunities within the sector. Their involvement in many conflicts around the world suggest the demand for private actors is not likely to go away any time soon, as their professional approach to offering an advantage in settling conflicts might appeal to many contracting parties. READ MORE

3. 2. A Nation’s Ability to Fight a Modern War is as Good as its Technological Ability : A textual analysis on the contemporary challenges of hypersonic missiles and artificial intelligence on Sweden’s deterrence

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Joel Hägg; [2023]
   Keywords : Deterrence; Denial; Punishment; Extended; Capability; Credibility; Hypersonic missiles; Artificial intelligence;

   Abstract : Technological innovations such as hypersonic missiles and artificial intelligence represent a dynamic shift in contemporary warfare that invigorates new challenges for political and military decision-makers. The unprecedented and unpredictable speeds and trajectories of a hypersonic missile, in conjunction with the myriad of uncertainties affiliated with AI infiltration, reflect these challenges. READ MORE

4. 3. A visual representation of the Russo-Ukrainian War Through the Perspective of Ukrainian and Russian Milbloggers on Telegram

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutet för Rysslands- och Eurasienstudier; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Julia Mazur; [2023]
   Keywords : Russo-Ukrainian War; Russia; Ukraine; Telegram; Mediatization; Media; Visual representation;

   Abstract : The theory of mediatized war implies that any study of conflict that takes place in modern times must also consider the impact of the media within that conflict, especially including new media and communication technologies. Images as visual representations of war have become a part of the information warfare and used to create narratives rooted in the culture of media witnessing (Mortensen) but sometimes entirely divorced from reality (Baudrillard’s simulacrum). READ MORE

5. 4. The Hybridization of Dichotomies : The Orwellian reality of modern conflicts where war is peace, and words are weapons

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Daniel Delos Montilla; [2023]
   Keywords : Hybrid Warfare; Information Operations; Negative Peace; Conflict; War; International Intervention; Russia; Georgia; Ukraine;

   Abstract : Hybrid Warfare and Information Operations are not new concepts. However, what could be seen as new is the framing of conflicts in a “negative peace” narrative. READ MORE

6. 5. Formation Control of UAVs for Positioning and Tracking of a Moving Target

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fordonssystem

   Author : Robert Carsk; Alexander Jeremic; [2023]
   Keywords : Autonomous; UAVs; Drones; Sensor Fusion; MPC; Filter; KF; EKF; Signal; Tracking; Formation; Controller; Control; MWSN; Optimal Control Problem; Optimization; Seeker Drone; Target Drone; Quadcopter Model; Simulation;

   Abstract : The potential of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance and military applications is significant — with continued technical advances in the field. The number of incidents where UAVs have intruded into unauthorized areas has increased in recent years and armed drones are commonly used in modern warfare. READ MORE