Civil-military cooperation in the field of additive manufacturing technologies in military logistics
Civil-military cooperation in the field of additive manufacturing technologies in military logistics

Summary/Abstract: Technological progress opens up opportunities for the development of many areas, including military activities. The key question becomes: how is it possible to directly incorporate modern (inno- vative, disruptive) technologies from the civilian system into the military sphere? The thesis statement is the assumption that the created and used the latest technologies cannot be uncritically and directly incorporated into military systems, and therefore require appropriate adaptation, taking into account the specific determinants of the functioning of the armed forces. Due to the identified research niche in the area of civil-military cooperation in the field of additive manufacturing technology (AMT), it was assumed that the main goal of the research would be to identify the challenges and directions of deve- lopment of military logistics and presenting the essence and role of AMT, and to define the key factors of civil-military cooperation in the field of implementing AMT in the military logistics system. To solve the research problem, a qualitative research approach was used. Analysis allows to create a proposal of a conceptual model of cooperation between military and civilian systems in the field of implementation and development of AMT in the field of military logistics. The key conclusion from the research is that the use of AMT in the military system requires the creation of a systemic solution both at the international and individual country levels, taking into account the needs, requirements and capabilities of all stakeholders (international organizations, military, business).

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