Security Horizons

Security Horizons

A Strategic Model for Signals Intelligence intelligentization in Command and Control Integrated Network

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Faculty of National Security, Supreme National Defense University, Tehran, Iran
2 Cyberspace Department, Faculty of National Security, Supreme National Defense University, Tehran
3 Khatam Al-Anbiya Air Defense University
4 Department of Knowledge Management, Faculty of Strategic Management, supreme National Defense University, Tehran
Abstract
Considering the dynamic and complex environment and the confrontation with big data in today’s battlefields, the need for a fundamental transformation of the traditional approach, a reduction in reliance on human resources with inherent limitations, and comprehensive intelligentization in the field of signals intelligence across the dimensions of data, technology, people, and organization is felt more than ever. Information superiority within an integrated command and control network is one of the most central dimensions of enhancing the combat capability of the armed forces. Accordingly, this research sought, through an intelligentization-oriented approach, to identify a strategic pattern for transformation in the field of signals intelligence. The research objective is applied–developmental in nature, and in terms of methodology it is qualitative, conducted using the grounded theory method based on the Strauss and Corbin model. The final research model consists of six main components: eight causal factors, including the integration and automation of signals intelligence processes, management of the massive volume of signals intelligence information, improvement of human resource productivity, achievement of comprehensive and real-time information superiority, and support for integrated command and control network operations; eight contextual factors, including the development of ICT infrastructures, standardization, open architecture, and the development of cybersecurity; seven intervening factors, such as limitations in technological capabilities and financial challenges; eight dimensions of intelligentization, including intelligent ELINT and COMINT systems, emerging technologies, decision-support systems, and data-centricity; and finally, the strategies, implementation requirements, and consequences of the model.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 20 September 2026

  • Receive Date 20 November 2025
  • Revise Date 25 January 2026
  • Accept Date 20 September 2026
  • Publish Date 20 September 2026