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Warrior geeks : how 21st century technology is changing the way we fight and think about war / Christopher Coker

Coker examines how technology is transforming the way we think about and fight war, taking three major changes that are driving this process: cybernetic technologies that are folding soldiers into a cybernetic system that will allow the military to read their thoughts and emotions, and mould them accordingly; the coexistence of men and robots in the battle-spaces of tomorrow; and the extent to which we may be able to re-engineer warriors through pharmacological manipulation.
Coker examines how technology is transforming the way we think about and fight war, taking three major changes that are driving this process: cybernetic technologies that are folding soldiers into a cybernetic system that will allow the military to read their thoughts and emotions, and mould them accordingly; the coexistence of men and robots in the battle-spaces of tomorrow; and the extent to which we may be able to re-engineer warriors through pharmacological manipulation
Author: Coker, Christopher
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2014
ix, 202 p. ; 24 cm.

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Waiting for Disruption?! Undersea Autonomy and the Challenging Nature of Naval Innovation / Heiko Borchert, Tim Kraemer, Daniel Mahon

Author: Borchert, Heiko
Published: Singapore, 2017
ii : 21 p. ; 29 cm

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Understanding the Millennial Generation : developing a more effective Workforce for the future SAF

Abstract: Singapore’s current enlistees are better educated, more adaptive and learn faster. they are also more acquainted with social media and technology. compared to their predecessors, these soldiers’ characteristics, requirements and expectations are vastly different. current junior ranks will eventually take over as senior commanders within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). each generation has its own unique characteristics with their strengths and shortfalls. With proper training and engagement, generation Y’s unique qualities can be harnessed to build an effective and committed workforce for the future SAF. the current leadership can achieve this by understanding this generation’s unique characteristics through better engagement rather than stifling their natural talents. Keywords: Leadership; Strategies; Future Planning; Generation Y
Author: Fu Wei’en Eugene
In: Pointer Vol. 39, No. 1 2013
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Technology Transfer and the F-2 Fighter : How the Japanese Defense Industry Defied the Odds

Abstract: Japan’s defense industry, despite being relatively smaller than other developed nations, has prospered technologically. The technology transfers pivotal in bringing Japan to this point would not have been so successful without the catalysts of the United States (US ) alliance, clusters and civil-military company structures to create dual-use technologies. In producing the F-2, Japanese industries did more than lightly modify the F-16 or duplicate processes acquired from older licensed production runs—they produced groundbreaking innovations and developed new ways of doing things. Today, as the US moves away from the expensive model of bilateral partnership to the more profitable international arms collaboration, Japan too should revise its internal policies—in particular, the legislature on arms exports and offensive weapons—to prevent being technologically isolated and shut out of a lucrative market. Keywords: Civil-Military Relations; Defense Industry; Defense Technology; Technology Transfer
Author: Jenny Lu
In: Pointer Vol. 38, No. 4 2012
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Unmanned Technology - The Holy Grail for Militaries?

Abstract: Unmanned vehicles are increasingly prevalent in military operations today. Whether remotely piloted or autonomous, such platforms offer numerous advantages, most notably by sparing human soldiers from performing tedious or dangerous tasks. While useful, significant limitations and controversies prevent unmanned systems from completely replacing humans on the front lines. Militaries must consider these challenges when deciding how best to employ unmanned technology in the future. Keywords: Military Ethics; Military Technology; Military Transformation; Unmanned Warfare
Author: Calvin Seah Ser Thong
In: Pointer Vol. 38, No. 4 2012
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Identification Friend Or Foe : A Necessity On The Battlefield

Abstract: “Fratricide is the employment of friendly weapons and munitions with the intent to kill the enemy or destroy his equipment or facilities, which results in unforeseen and unintentional death or injury to friendly personnel.” On the modern battlefi eld, technological advances have seen the influx of weapons of higher precision over longer distances as well as the reduction of the fog of war through better sensors, sensemaking and information systems. However, Identifi cation of Friend or Foe (IFF) remains as an operational challenge and mistakes could lead to fratricide or “amicicide.”Keywords: Fratricide; Identifi cation Friend or Foe; Modern Battlefi eld; Operational Challenges and Technology
Author: Calvin Seah
In: Pointer Vol. 38, No. 1 2012
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Evolution of Modelling and Simulation in the Singapore Armed Forces

Abstract: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has been capitalising on Modelling and Simulation (M&S) technologies for its simulation and training systems since the early 1980s. The primary focus in the initial years was on the training of soldiers, operators, gunners, pilots and commanders as individuals, or as members of combat teams. Over the years, the SAF has forged ahead, harnessing M&S for areas beyond training, including operational mission planning and rehearsals, decision support, as well as test and evaluation. In recent times, M&S has also become an essential technology and tool for military experimentation. This article traces the evolution of M&S in the SAF, and provides a view of changing M&S landscape with each successive wave of technology advancement. It also provides an assessment and forecast of nature M&S systems in the future.
Author: Victor Tay Su-Han
In: Pointer Vol. 32, No. 4
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The Seven Technology Challenges for IKC2

Author: Teo Chin Hock
In: Pointer Vol. 32, No. 3 2006
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Integrating Technology into 21st Century Armies - An SAF Perspective

Author: Hugh Lim U Yang
In: Pointer Vol. 26, No. 1
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Expanding the Discourse of C4ISR

The proliferation of information technology is palpable in today’s society. It is essential that militaries learn to exploit what is on offer in this “age” in order to achieve information superiority. The Republic of Singapore Air Force is harnessing the full potential of command, control, communications, computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (c4ISR) through expansion to enhance the strategic utility of air power. Keywords: Airpower; C4ISR; RSAF
Author: MAJ Lim Yu Sing
In: Pointer Vol. 40, No. 1
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Shaping Human Capital in the SAF

Abstract: The essay highlights three main issues regarding the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Firstly, the SAF needs to stay at the forefront of the latest military technology and doctrines to protect Singapore’s national sovereignty. Secondly, National Service (NS) must continue to remain an invaluable process and experience in the hearts andminds of our conscript and reserve soldiers. Thirdly, the SAF must provide a strong career proposition for our regular soldiers who form the anchors of SAF’s full-force potential capabilities.
Author: MAJ Goh, Jia Yong
In: Pointer Vol. 40, No. 2 2014
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The Challenges of Cyber Deterrence

In the cyber realm, there are three necessary pillars of cyber defence strategy—a credible defence, an ability to retaliate and a will to retaliate. The concept of cyber deterrence builds upon this strategy to alter an adversary’s actions for fear of an impossible counter-action. Cyber security is an expensive business and is a difficult strategy to achieve. Despite billions of dollars spent on cyber security, it did not stem the rise in cyber-attacks over the past five years. Cyber deterrence is impractical for most nations given today’s technology and the lack of common interpretation of the international law for the cyber domain. This essay presents obstacles such as attribution, diminishing capability to retaliate, unnecessary escalation, involvement of non-state actors and a potential legal issue that make cyber deterrence a less viable strategy to adopt.
Author: MAJ Lee, Hsiang Wei
In: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 1
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Illuminating Human Biases in the Intelligence Cycle

In today’s day and age of increasing modernity, when technology on all fronts such as entertainment gadgets and military equipment are undergoing constant cycles of improvement and upgrading, it is not surprising that people’s dependency on such technology will only increase further. This is particularly true when it comes to high quality military intelligence as accurate and reliable assessments of potential threats compensate for the lack of strategic depth and provide much-needed time and space to safeguard and protect the country's sovereignty. As a result of this, the SAF has continued to invest substantially in capability development, force structuring and process refinements to sharpen our intelligence edge. This essay will aim to assess the impact of human biases and make recommendations on how to eliminate such biases, enhancing Singapore’s military intelligence in the process.
Author: CPT Ng Zhaohong, Jeffrey
In: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 2
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Globalisation and Its Impact on Military Intelligence

Global intelligence communities are wrestling with the tidal changes that are happening around the world, coming to terms with the rapid pace of change that has come to characterise the 21st century. These changes have been exacerbated by globalisation, which has caused tremendous changes in the global, political, social, cultural and security landscape. The revolution in military affairs, which was built on information technology and communication revolution, heralded a dramatic shift in the way militaries conduct warfare, paving the way for the integration of complex command and control systems and the fusion of various types of firepower into highly coordinated military operations. The following essay will argue how globalisation has led to greater intensification of the interactions among people, ideas, economies, governments and nations which greatly
redefine the way militaries must realign their strategy.
Author: CPT (NS) Fu Wen Hao, Kelvin
In: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 2
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A Study of Sun Tzu's Art of War and Clausewitz's on War

Sun Tzu and Clausewitz are both known to be most recognised and proficient writers on the subject of war and strategies. Although they wrote in different times and were from different backgrounds, their philosophies on war and strategy are still proven to be extremely helpful and effective in current times. This essay serves to compare both Sun Tzu and Clausewitz’s famous texts written on the subject of war: Art of War and On War, as well as prove how both works are not extremely different even when they were written in a divergent, historical, cultural and technological context. Instead, what both Sun Tzu and Clausewitz tried to express were not diametrically opposed. Hence, any contradiction arises from their own slightly unique points of analysis. While both of them defined war as means to rational policy ends, they were both well aware of the power of moral influence and the paradoxical trinity. This essay also studies how both their works can be applied to today’s military applications despite the advanced technology of the modern era.
Author: LTC Ong, Cher Howe
In: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 2
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Cyber Threat - A Global Security Threat

The technology boom of the 21st century has led to the rapid rise and influence of the Internet on people around the world. Originally created to interconnect laboratories engaged in government research, the Internet has now become a universal information sharing platform that brings people from all walks of life closertogether. However, this increased interconnectedness of information sharing has its disadvantages and perils. International hacking groups like ‘Anonymous’ have increased efforts to obtain information through illegal and unethical means, while cyber threats like the Stuxnet Worm have become increasingly prevalent. As such, an increasing number of countries are investing more into cyber security to combat these cyber threats. This essay will delve deeper into the nature and extent of cyber threats and its impact on the military and potential cyber defence measures.Keywords: Cyber; Interconnect; Unethical; Security Threats; Information
Author: ME5 Seah Ser Thong, Calvin
In: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 3
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Air power : a panacea to future armed conflicts?

Abstract: The military force of a country usually comprises three key components: the army, the navy and the air force, all of which can stake a legitimate claim to be the most vital aspect of the military due to their various strengths. Yet, in recent conflicts, it is arguable that air power can be seen as the most crucial component of the military. With air forces around the world developing more cutting-edge technology such as precision munitions and more efficient computing processors, as well as working on new operating doctrines, the future of military engagements seem to point to the skies as the key aspect of any country’s military. Through an examination of various examples of armed conflicts, this essay serves to debate if air power is really the panacea to future armed conflicts, or if land and naval forces are just as essential.
Author: MAJ Foo, Yuk Min
In: Pointer Vol. 41, No. 3 2015

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Battlefront new media : lessons for the SAF based on a study of the information campaign during Operation Pillar of Defence

In this essay, the author studies the various social media platforms used by the IDF during an information campaign against its adversary, to analyse the effectiveness, the challenges and limitations encountered and to explore the principles that would potentially benefit the SAF. According to the author, with the advancements in technology and the increased use of new media today, social media, a sub-set of new media, has undoubtedly become the go-to platform for the latest news updates around the world. However, the truthfulness of the messages that are delivered on such platforms still remains a key area of concern. He adds that in today’s context, it is easy to find multiple sources on the internet, each with a different side to yet the same story and it is up to the public to discern the right from the wrong. The author concludes that a well-developed new media campaign will be able to strengthen the will and resolve of a nation, thus avoiding unnecessary internal conflict, preventing any erosion of the collective will to fight, as well as drawing international support. The key to this is ultimately about having the upper hand in the control of information, with new media’s social platforms being one increasingly critical avenue to establish this.
Author: CPT Leong Tai Liang, Daniel
In: POINTER Vol. 41, No. 4
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Transparency: The Stand Between Clear And Opaque

Living in an age where technology offers unprecedented access to real-time information within the tips of our fingers, the days of secrecy will soon be gone. The increasing transparency and rapidly emerging communications technology have made information superiority now a perishable commodity. Transparency has transformed into a prerequisite for governments to design a system of information disclosure—one that is accountable both to its people and to the international community. However, absolute transparency resulting in excessive openness can also lead to ramifications such as the reduced efficacy of the government to make decisions, especially on unpopular issues that may incur public scrutiny. To manage transparency effectively, nations must examine how information influences politics and affects internal and external stakeholders.
Author: MAJ Goh Kiam Seng
In: Pointer Vol. 41 No. 4
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Engineering Land Systems

This book provides the backdrop to the genesis of the Defence Technology Community to support the build-up of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) for the defence of the newly independent nation. It goes on to cover the development of indigenous capabilities to design, develop and deliver armament, artillery, armoured fighting vehicles, and command, control, communications and computers systems, and operational infrastructure facilities to provide the SAF with the technological edge.
Author: Prof Lui, Pao Chuen
Published: Singapore : Ministry of Defence, 2016
103 p.
DTC50 Book Series

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The Israeli Air Force at 50

Author: Wehr & Wissen Verlag
Published: West Germany : Wehr & Wissen Verlag, 1999
Military Technology ; May Issue pg. 36 to 41 ; Bounded copy - Vol 23 - Jan to Jun 1999

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Master of Defence Technology and Systems (MDTS) Programme

Author: National University of Singapore: Temasek Defence Systems Institute
Published: Singapore

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Coalition military operations : the way ahead through cooperability : report of a French-German-UK-U.S. working group, April 2000

Published: Arlington, VA : U.S. Center for Research and Education on Strategy and Technology, [2000]
xxix, 122 pages ; 23 cm

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Unrestricted warfare : China's master plan to destroy America / Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui.

Translated from the original Chinese documents publisher provided annotation. As incredible as it may be to believe, three years before the September 11 bombing of the World Trade Center-a Chinese military manual called Unrestricted Warfare touted such an attack-suggesting it would be difficult for the U.S. military to cope with. Now NewsMax.com is making the CIA translation of this shocking book available to all Americans. In reading China's military manual Unrestricted Warfare, you will learn that the events of September !! were not a random act perpetrated by independent agents. Instead, Chinese military planners believe that terrorism is just one of the many tools at the hands of nations and their terrorist allies to wage total war against the United States. The doctrine of total war outlined in Unrestricted Warfare clearly demonstrates that the People's Republic of China is preparing to confront the United States and our allies by conducting "asymmetrical" or multidimensional attack on almost every aspect of our social, economic and political life.
Author: Qiao, Liang, 1955-
1st Indian edition.
Published: Dehradun, India : Natraj Publishers, 2007, 1999.
xx, 197 p. ; 25 cm.

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Weapons grade : revealing the links between modern warfare and our high-tech world / David Hambling.

Author: Hambling, David
Published: London : Constable, 2005.
xiv, 402 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

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Against the tide : Rickover's leadership principles and the rise of the nuclear Navy / Rear Adm. Dave Oliver, USN (Ret.).

"Drawn from a wealth of untold stories, Against the Tide is a leadership book that illustrates how Adm. Hyman Rickover was the innovative driving force behind America's nuclear submarine navy and how he revolutionized naval warfare in the latter half of the twentieth century. Rickover's single-minded focus on safety protected Americans from nuclear contamination, a record that contrasts with the dozens of nuclear reactor accidents suffered by the Russians. While Rickover has been the subject of numerous biographies, little has been written about his unique management practices; however, Dave Oliver had the good fortune to know and to serve under Rickover during much of his thirty-year career in the Navy and is singularly qualified to explain the management and leadership principles behind Rickover's success"-- Provided by publisher.
Author: Oliver, Dave, 1941-
Published: Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2014]
ix, 178 p. ill.

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Next generation military capabilities : recommendations for technology investment / Travis Beech, editor.

Published: New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2014]
viii, 174 p. 24cm.
Military and veteran issues

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Providing for national security : a comparative analysis / edited by Andrew M. Dorman and Joyce P. Kaufman.

Providing for National Security: A Comparative Analysis argues that the provision of national security has changed in the 21st century as a result of a variety of different pressures and threats. In this timely volume experts from both the academic and policy worlds present 13 different country case studies drawn from across the globe-including established and newer states, large and smaller states, those on the rise and those in apparent decline-to identify what these key players consider to be their national security priorities, how they go about providing national security, how.
Published: Stanford, California : Stanford Security Studies, an imprint of Stanford University Press, 2014.
xvii, 317 p. 24cm.

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On limited nuclear war in the 21st century / edited by Jeffrey A. Larsen and Kerry M. Kartchner.

The last two decades have seen a slow but steady increase in nuclear armed states, and in the seemingly less constrained policy goals of some of the newer ""rogue"" states in the international system. The authors ofOn Limited Nuclear War in the 21st Century argue that a time may come when one of these states makes the conscious decision that using a nuclear weapon against the United States, its allies, or forward deployed forces in the context of a crisis or a regional conventional conflict may be in its interests. They assert that we are unprepared for these types of limitedPublished: Stanford, California : Stanford Security Studies, an imprint of Stanford University Press, 2014.
xxv, 282 p. 23cm.
Stanford security studies

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War and technology / Jeremy Black.

In this book, Jeremy Black argues that technology neither acts as an independent variable nor operates without major limitations. This includes its capacity to obtain end results, as technology's impact is far from simple and its pathways are by no means clear. After considering such key conceptual points, Black discusses important technological advances in weaponry and power projection from sailing warships to aircraft carriers, muskets to tanks, balloons to unmanned drones, in each case, taking into account what difference these advances made. He addresses not only firepower but also power projection and technologies of logistics, command, and control. Examining military technologies in their historical context and the present centered on the Revolution in Military Affairs and Military Transformation, Black then forecasts possible future trends.
Author: Black, Jeremy, 1955-
Published: Bloomington and Indianapolis : Indiana University Press, [2013]
xix, 318 pages ; 25 cm

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