People’s Daily republished an article from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily examining how victory can be achieved in informationized and intelligentized warfare through advances in military theory, strategic planning, and operational innovation.
The article argues that advanced military theory is a fundamental source of combat power and must integrate modern scientific disciplines while continuously evolving through practical testing and iterative refinement.
It emphasizes the need for forward-looking, technology-driven strategic planning that moves beyond reacting to conflict toward actively shaping future warfare. This approach includes anticipating disruptive technologies, prioritizing emerging strategic domains—such as cyberspace, outer space, the deep sea, and polar regions—and adopting flexible, adaptive planning frameworks to manage uncertainty.
Finally, the article highlights the importance of innovating operational concepts and tactics to translate technological advantages into battlefield dominance. Key themes include treating data, algorithms, networks, and intelligence as decisive combat factors; redesigning command-and-control processes for greater speed and adaptability; and promoting cross-domain integration to achieve agile, system-level combat effectiveness.
Source: People’s Daily, January 27, 2026
http://military.people.com.cn/n1/2026/0127/c1011-40653648.html