US Army uses blockchain to manage tactical data – Bits Media

US military engineers, in charge of command, management, communications and intelligence (C5ISR Heart), testing blockchain-based technologies in operational data management.

In modern warfare, armies have become more vulnerable to cyberattacks, than for physical defeat manpower and equipment. Therefore, tactical support for hostilities requires a developed communications infrastructure, and most importantly, secure digital environment.

Seizing control of communications allows the enemy to manipulate information before, how it gets to end users. Therefore, the task of confirming the legitimacy of the data source came to the fore., immutability and traceability of incoming data.

To implement this opportunity, a new approach to data transmission and target designations is being developed by switching to blockchain technology.. This approach will allow the command to be absolutely confident in the integrity and reliability of the incoming information when making critical decisions..

Blockchain has been developed for authentication applications, allowing you to confirm the identity of the data source in many ways, and not only by login on the network. Improved control over the integrity of data when it is transmitted over the network, and using a machine learning app, made it possible to detect anomalies during their transmission.

IN 2019 year Tezos became the first blockchain, which began to be used for operational purposes by the French army. The Russian Armed Forces have previously stated, that they also intend to use blockchain in their activities.