Countering Global Threats: A Total Defense Approach

The rules of a new world order are becoming the global norm and are pushing the boundaries in countering advanced global threats. From new tactics to advanced AI and quantum military technologies and weapons are being used by nations to protect their own defenses. As outlined in the Mercator - Maritime Domain Strategy 2040 military forces are now engaged in a relentless campaign to combat challenges including technological disruption, state-on-state conflict, economic coercion and disinformation. In addition, frequent environmental disasters both natural and man-made have increasingly pressured every nation's stability, security and prosperity.