Building the Digital Backbone of Modern Warfare: An Interview with Vice Admiral Dr Thomas Daum

Building the Digital Backbone of Modern Warfare: An Interview with Vice Admiral Dr Thomas Daum

Ahead of our C4ISR Global conference, Defence IQ sat down with Vice Admiral Dr Thomas Daum to explore how cyber, information operations and software-defined defence are reshaping modern warfare. In this exclusive interview, he offers senior-level insights on multi-domain integration, allied interoperability and the growing importance of resilient digital networks in future conflict. He also reflects on lessons from Ukraine and the accelerating role of AI across defence intelligence. This interesting read offers valuable context for anyone tracking how the cyber and information domain is rapidly becoming the backbone of operational advantage.