Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

modern-warfare

noun
ˈmɒd.ən ˈwɔːr.feər
Definition
A type of warfare that involves the use of new technologies and strategies as opposed to traditional battlefield tactics.
Examples
  • The use of drones has significantly changed modern warfare.
  • Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in modern warfare strategies.
  • Urban combat is often a feature of modern warfare, highlighting the challenges faced by soldiers.
Meaning
Modern warfare refers to combat that employs advanced technologies and tactics to achieve military objectives in contemporary settings.
Synonyms
  • Contemporary combat
  • Technological warfare
  • Asymmetric warfare