Integrating Emerging Technologies in Military Maintenance and Repairs: An Overview of Current Status, Opportunities and Challenges
Integrating Emerging Technologies in Military Maintenance and Repairs: An Overview of Current Status, Opportunities and Challenges
Author(s): Milan Vábek, Ondřej Novosad, Miroslav Pecina, Jan KotisaSubject(s): Public Administration, Security and defense, Military policy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Maintenance; Predictive Maintenance; Repairs; 3D print;
Summary/Abstract: Maintenance and repair (M&R) of military equipment are crucial for operational readiness. The article highlights challenges faced by military forces, particularly in the US, with significant equipment non-operable due to inefficient M&R. It emphasizes modernizing M&R through Predictive Maintenance (PM) and 3D Printing (AM). PM employs AI and data analytics for real-time monitoring and foreseeing malfunctions, signifying a strategic shift in M&R. AM significantly curtails downtime by enabling on-demand spare parts production, presenting a solution to traditional military M&R challenges. The article also underscores the economic advantages and potential for operational efficiency improvements through these technologies. However, it points out hurdles in implementing PM and AM, including high initial costs, lack of trained personnel, and the threat of counterfeit production in AM.
Journal: Vojenské rozhledy
- Issue Year: 33/2024
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 62-75
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
