The Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA), unleashed by the
integration of information technologies into weapons systems,
military units, and operations is a phenomenon whose impacts have
been felt well beyond the Gulf in 1991 or the Balkans in 1999.
Technological developments lie at the center of these changes;
however, the RMA is about more than technology. It includes the
consequences of technological changes for defense and security.
This study provides an assessment of the RMA that goes beyond a
mere description of new defense-related technologies to deal with
deeper, more fundamental issues.
Through the contributions of American, Canadian, Chinese, and
French experts, this book surveys the RMA from various perspectives
and evaluates it from the standpoints of military history and
military science. The authors conclude that, while the RMA
represents a significant challenge for defense establishments, it
may fall short of being truly revolutionary. Whether one looks at
power projection or information warfare, it appears that emerging
technologies will translate into significant improvements in
capabilities, but not necessarily a revolution in warfare. From a
comparative perspective, the United States remains well ahead in
thinking of and implementing changes that stem from the RMA,
although other nations may make selective use of the RMA to promote
regional security goals.
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