America’s military dominance has long rested on a simple truth: we fight as a network. Our forces are not just ships, planes, and soldiers — they are a connected system of sensors, communications, and data flowing in real time. Break that network, and even the most advanced force on earth begins to lose its edge.

That is no longer a theoretical concern. In modern conflict, we are watching in real time what happens when communications are degraded. In Ukraine, electronic warfare and targeted disruptions have repeatedly interfered with satellite links, GPS signals, and battlefield coordination. Units that lose connectivity lose more than convenience — they lose navigation, targeting precision, intelligence feeds, and the ability to coordinate across domains. The result is slower decision-making, missed opportunities, and unnecessary risk to human life.