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Defense

Making innovations operational –
fast, effective, future-ready.

Defense

Making innovations operational –
fast, effective, future-ready.

Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)

Strategic challenges and solutions for the Bundeswehr

 

Multi-domain operations (MDO) describe the current and future challenges of modern warfare and at the same time represent the necessary orientation of the armed forces in the 21st century.

The ability to plan and implement MDO requires multinational coordination, cross-dimensional capabilities and procedures that involve all levels of command. Particularly in the context of national and alliance defense and in view of the operational impact of innovative, sometimes disruptive technologies, new requirements are emerging for strategic management in the BMVg's portfolio and for the Bundeswehr. Capability development in the coming decades will therefore face comprehensive overall planning challenges.

Multi-Domain Operations − important aspects

  • Management and decision-making processes
  • Overall planning ideas and standards
  • Capability developmentCapability development
    Capability development

A scenario landscape as a common starting point for MDO

A future-oriented scenario landscape creates the basis for a common understanding of the problem area and the respective object of consideration across all stakeholders. It supports capability development by providing structured answers to key questions, thereby creating the framework for systematic analysis.

In this way, not only can the purpose (What for?) and the specific tasks (What?) be clearly defined, but the necessary derivations can also be made (How?). Needs and requirements for skills can thus be brought together in an operational context (With what?).

With our comprehensive method and analysis toolbox, we support you in every phase of capability development - from the initial needs analysis to successful implementation - and thus create the basis for the targeted and effective further development of your capabilities in a multi-domain environment.

Cyber and information space as a key feature of multi-domain operations

In addition to the traditional domains of land, air and sea, the last few decades have seen the emergence of space (WR) and the cyber and information space (CIR) have been added as independent military spheres of action.

The CIR is not a dimension "alongside the others", but a "cross-cutting domain" that permeates all other dimensions and on which the other dimensions depend to a particular degree. The CIR is perhaps the most significant innovation. It requires a fundamental rethink of the operational approach and forms the permanent link between all other dimensions. This is not just about "the Internet" in the civilian sense, but also about the Military Internet of Things (MIoT) with its new possibilities − and vulnerabilities.

Germany and its armed forces are exposed to attacks in the CIR on a daily basis and must actively defend this space. The threat situation is constantly growing. Effective defense is only possible in close cooperation with civilian actors and international partners, for example within the framework of a European IT infrastructure and digital sovereignty.

Multi-domain operations as a solution approach take into account the special features of these "new" operational dimensions - CIR and space - and integrate them into an overall operational approach.

Our technological expertise for the armed forces of tomorrow

Secure and networked solutions

A role-appropriate situation picture is created by analyzing information provided by all stakeholders. Ideally, this information is provided without delay and taking into account different security classifications. The prerequisite for this is controlled and protected data exchange between networks and systems - even with different levels of confidentiality. A multi-cloud approach enables precisely this secure and flexible availability.

The Bundeswehr regards a multi-domain-capable Combat Cloud as the technical basis for information, command and control and effectiveness superiority. It follows the core, fog and edge principle and consists of several Combat Clouds (CC) and other specialized clouds. One of the aims is the resilient networking of all relevant sensors and effectors (edge). In terms of the Software Defined Defence (SDD) approach, CCs are operationally adapted collaboration environments that connect sensors, effectors, systems and people. The overall system is structured as a uniform, consistent architecture. Cyber security and resilience are fully integrated; even high-level information beyond VS-NfD can be processed securely.

For NATO, a multi-domain-capable Combat Cloud also means resource-saving security when connecting other nations in operational scenarios, integrating civilian forces and connecting soldiers in the field.

With the National Secure Cloud, we are meeting these requirements: an approvable, highly mobile and sovereign private cloud solution, including collaboration platforms and groupware, which guarantees secure data processing up to SECRET classification.

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