Western militaries shift toward pan-domain operations: What integrated warfare means for NATO and Canada
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Andrea Charron
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Summary
This article examines the evolution of military operational concepts, from single-service/single-domain operations to fully integrated 'pan-domain' approaches. It explains the spectrum of military integration — from joint operations (multiple services) to combined operations (with allies) to whole-of-government and ultimately pan-domain operations that integrate military, government, industry, and society. The article discusses how NATO and Western militaries, including Canada, are adapting to this broader approach to deterrence and defence, which requires unprecedented levels of coordination across all domains of warfare including cyber and space.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAt one end are operations confined to a single service — the army, navy or air force — and a single domain: land, sea, air, cyber or space.
At the other end lies something far more ambitious: fully integrated, long-term efforts that bring together not just the military but government departments, allies, industry and even society itself.
Western militaries must be prepared to operate across all domains simultaneously, integrating efforts in ways that were previously unimaginable.
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