What role does information warfare play in PLA deception during defense?

• A. Suppresses all comms
• B. Replaces physical defense
• C. Amplifies feints and demonstrations
• D. Eliminates feints

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that information warfare in PLA defense deception is used to shape the enemy’s perceptions by manipulating signals, indicators, and narratives across the information environment. By controlling what the opposing force sees and believes, deceptive actions like feints and demonstrations become much more credible. Tailored cyber, electronic, and psychological effects create the impression that a real threat exists where the feint is shown, prompting the enemy to respond with misallocated resources or delayed actions while the defender remains ready elsewhere. This amplifies the impact of deception without needing to suppress all communications or replace physical defense. It also keeps feints as a central tool, but makes them more convincing through information operations.