information warfare

British  

noun

1. the use of electronic communciations and the internet to disrupt a country's telecommunications, power supply, transport system, etc

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information warfare Cultural  

1. The use of information technology as an active weapon of war. This includes not only attempts to intercept, disrupt, and defend military-specific communications and information technology, but also attempts to gain access to and disrupt such critical computer systems as those involved in air traffic control, the electric power grids, and banking systems. (See cyberwarfare.)

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Example Sentences

The SDA has been sanctioned by the United States, European Union and the United Kingdom for information warfare campaigns.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Its curriculum ranges from basic first aid to countering Chinese information warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Natalia Humeniuk, a spokesperson for Ukraine's southern military command, said Monday's incident was symptomatic of information warfare.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023

The carriers serve as command-and-control centers and can conduct information warfare.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023

Although information warfare poses serious threats, the realm of information is where operations underlying Rapid Dominance most reside, and the enemy will find himself fully engaged should he choose to fight on our terms.

From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by Wade, James P.