"IoT for Defense and National Security" (ed.) Robert Douglass, Keith Gremban, Ananthram Swami, and Stephan Gerali

IoT for Defense and National Security, edited by Robert Douglass, Keith Gremban, Ananthram Swami, and Stephan Gerali, is a foundational text that systematically examines the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into military and security contexts. The book argues that IoT, while originating from civilian technological advancements, is now reshaping modern warfare and strategic defense frameworks. Through interconnected sensors, intelligent processing, and networked actuators, IoT platforms can automate surveillance, enhance situational awareness, and enable real-time decision-making across all levels of defense operations. The introductory chapters emphasize that IoT is not merely an adjunct to existing systems but constitutes a paradigm shift in how militaries perceive, plan, and execute operations. The text highlights that defense-specific IoT systems must meet radically different requirements from commercial ones, including resilience in hostile environments, interoperability across diverse systems, and protection against state-level cyber and physical threats.