👉 A communications weapon is a strategic tool used in information warfare to disrupt, degrade, or manipulate the flow of information within adversarial networks or populations. It involves the use of cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, and psychological operations to undermine trust in communication channels, sow confusion, and create divisions. By targeting critical infrastructure, social media platforms, or even individual communication devices, communications weapons aim to paralyze decision-making processes, erode public confidence in institutions, and ultimately weaken the adversary's ability to function effectively. This multifaceted approach leverages technology and psychological tactics to achieve strategic objectives without direct physical confrontation.
