This section catalogs and analyzes the technologies, tools, platforms, and instruments — both kinetic and non-kinetic — that enable state and non-state actors to project power, conduct intelligence operations, and execute hybrid campaigns.
Purpose
The purpose of this MOC is to provide a structured reference of weapons systems, surveillance technologies, cyber capabilities, and instruments of influence. It documents their technical characteristics, operational employment, strategic implications, and integration with broader doctrines and tactics.
Scope
- Military and dual-use technologies
- Cyber weapons and electronic warfare systems
- Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms
- Information warfare tools and narrative control systems
- Emerging technologies with strategic or hybrid relevance
- Non-kinetic instruments of influence and coercion
Key Notes
Military Platforms & Weapon Systems
Conventional and advanced kinetic systems with strategic impact.
Cyber Capabilities & Tools
Offensive and defensive cyber weapons, malware frameworks, and exploit kits.
Surveillance & ISR Systems
Intelligence collection platforms, sensors, and reconnaissance technologies.
Information & Influence Technologies
Tools for psychological operations, disinformation, and perception management.
Emerging & Dual-Use Technologies
AI-driven systems, autonomous platforms, and next-generation capabilities.
Key Connections
- 01 Actors & Entities – Actors that develop, possess, or employ these systems
- 02 Concepts & Tactics – Doctrines and operational methods that utilize these technologies
- 04 Current Crises – Systems actively deployed in ongoing conflicts
- 07 Current Investigations – Research threads focused on specific weapons or platforms
- 09 Repository – Finished long-form assessments of these systems
Analytical Use
This MOC functions as the technical and material layer of the knowledge base. It enables analysts to understand the capabilities, limitations, and strategic significance of specific systems and how they integrate into hybrid and conventional operations. Internal links and the Interactive Graph are particularly useful for mapping relationships between technologies, actors, concepts, and real-world employment in crises.
Last updated: April 2026