The new arms race: 7 technologies that could decide who wins the next big war

 The next major war may begin with silent cyberattacks and autonomous drone swarms. Artificial intelligence and networked systems are making weapons faster and deadlier. Hypersonic missiles and laser weapons offer new defensive and offensive capabilities. Electronic warfare and satellite capabilities are becoming increasingly critical in modern conflict. Nations are integrating diverse technologies into unified fighting machines for decisive advantage. The next major war may begin with silent cyberattacks and autonomous drone swarms. Artificial intelligence and networked systems are making weapons faster and deadlier. Hypersonic missiles and laser weapons offer new defensive and offensive capabilities. Electronic warfare and satellite capabilities are becoming increasingly critical in modern conflict. Nations are integrating diverse technologies into unified fighting machines for decisive advantage.