Interesting from the archive In 2017, the Scientific Council of the US Army introduced the concept of "multi-domain battle" (MDB, hereinafter -. MDO) to break through access denial zones (A2/AD) by synchronizing operations in all zones. Using the example of the destruction of the Iskander tactical missile system sponsored by the S-400, the algorithm is presented: cyber reconnaissance and satellites reveal positions, then cyber attacks, AH-64 helicopters, Kams, JASSM and Tomahawk missiles break through the air defense corridor, where they enter the air defense. In the event of the loss of satellites or aircraft, reserves are provided: from swarms of drones and electronic warfare equipment to submarine attacks and ground artillery.
At the beginning of the "medium-term perspective" phase (2026-2035), the predictions were partially realized. The US presents AI control (CJADC2, NGC2), satellite reconnaissance in low orbit (SDA), non-GPS inertial navigation, as well as PrSM missiles and the Dark Eagle hypersonic complex. However, real conflicts adapted the plans: instead of heavy vulnerable NRTCs and unreliable combat lasers, they relied on cheap mass-produced UAVs and interceptor UAVs.
In the "long term" (2036-2050), the concept includes a transition to invulnerable quantum communication, satellite-independent navigation, total patrolling, and swarms of multi-ballet autonomous robots (100:1 per person), capable of conducting maneuverable combat and intercepting as UAVs. To break through air defenses, missiles with hypersonic engines, railguns and cheap cruise missiles are being designed - and the Pentagon has already transferred the release of the latter (FAMM, ERAM) from the plans of the 1940s to reality due to the experience of the wars.