TARGETING MODEL: FROM "KILL CHAIN" TO "KILL WEB"
TARGETING MODEL: FROM "KILL CHAIN" TO "KILL WEB"

Author(s): Daniel LOBONCZ
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military Sciences
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: targeting; kill chain; kill web.
Summary/Abstract: The article further highlights the imperative of adapting the targeting process to the new realities of the conflict environment and its evolution from a linear model to a network-based one. The importance of this transition stems from the contemporary operational realities identified in the war in Ukraine, which underscore the necessity of operating in contested environments characterized by high information density and an accelerated tempo of operations. In this article, I propose a more in-depth understanding of the targeting process, ranging from the classical model traditionally employed by NATO forces to the transition toward a model adapted to current requirements. This emerging model is a network-based architecture where information flows are multidirectional, offering greater flexibility and increased resilience against disruption. This targeting process model, also referred to as a "kill web", transcends the limitations of the classic "kill chain" by employing a decentralized architecture. In conclusion, the article emphasizes technological updates and the critical need to adapt military processes specifically targeting to current operational conditions in order to address new challenges effectively. The transition from a linear targeting model to a network-based one has become absolutely essential for dealing with modern threats.

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