A2/AD (Anti-Access/Area Denial)

A2/AD stands for Anti-Access/Area Denial, a military strategy aimed at preventing or limiting an opponent's ability to enter or operate in a particular region. It involves deploying advanced defenses like missile systems, submarines, and electronic warfare to deter or impede enemy forces from reaching key areas, such as a country's coast or strategic zones. The goal is to protect vital interests and restrict enemy movement, effectively creating a zone where access isControlled or heavily challenged, thus shaping the battlefield to favor the defending side.