Application of Internet of Things technology in Cyber and Electronic Warfare

Abstract

Objective: This research was carried out to aim of explaining the applications of Internet of Things technology in cyber and electronic warfare.Method: The method of doing descriptive research is applied and with a mixed approach.Seven experts from the army's electronic, cyberspace, telecommunications and electronic warfare and familiar with Internet of Things technology were selected for interviews to theoretical saturation by purposeful sampling. The statistical population for the questionnaire included some staff of the army of the Islamic Republic of Iran with at least a bachelor's degree in in the mentioned fields. the statistical population included 100 people (using coefficients), so the census method was used to distribute the questionnaires. First, document study and interviews were used to collect data. After that, the questionnaire was used.The reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed with Cronbach's alpha. Qualitative data analysis was done using content analysis method and quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS software Findings: In total, the results of the research led to the statistics of four dimensions situational awareness, autonomous systems, weapons and personnel, 10 components C4ISR, GPS, digital maps, sence and avoid systems, swarm robots, precision targeting, fire control systems, unmanned guided systems, warriors, commanders, 27 indicators.Conclusion: In total, the results of the research showed that with a high level of confidence, it can be acknowledged that the applications of Internet of Things technology in cyber and electronic warfare will be prioritized in the dimensions of weapons, personnel, situational awareness and autonomous systems.

Keywords

• military internet of things
• cyber electronic warfare
• situational awareness
• autonomous systems
• weopens