A Solution to Dynamic Weapon Assignment Problem Based on Game Theory for Naval Platforms

Oğuzkan Akbel () and Aykut Kalaycıoğlu
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Oğuzkan Akbel: Electrical-Electronics Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, 06830 Ankara, Turkey
Aykut Kalaycıoğlu: Electrical-Electronics Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, 06830 Ankara, Turkey

Games, 2024, vol. 15, issue 5, 1-16

Abstract: Weapon target assignment is a critical challenge in military contexts. Traditionally, commanding officers manually decide weapon assignments, but the problem’s complexity has grown over time. To address this, automated systems have been introduced. These systems fall into two categories, which are static (time-independent) and dynamic (considering changes over time). Static systems solve the problem for a single time step without considering temporal changes. Dynamic systems incorporate time as a variable, adapting to evolving scenarios. Two main approaches exist, which are asset-based and target-based. Asset-based approach maximizes the survival probability of assets, which is our focus in this study. We propose a solution using game theory that spans the entire area and all time frames. We employ game theory, treating continuous functions of time as utility functions for vessels. Continuous probability-to-kill values for weapons are defined across the area. Threat trajectories yield continuous kill probabilities for the weapons, translating to vessel utility. To avoid inefficiencies, we align individual vessel utility with global utility. The Nash Equilibrium provides the optimal weapon assignment strategy. Our study uses a naval environment for analysis. In summary, our research leverages game theory to dynamically assign weapons to naval vessels, aiming to maximize asset survival.

Keywords: dynamic; weapon; assignment; game; theory; optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C C7 C70 C71 C72 C73 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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