Digital Twin in the Military Field

Utilising Digital Twins for Increasing Military Supply Chain Visibility

“…The digital twin with the help of real-time data is capable of carrying out simulations, optimizations and making predictions of possible outcomes [25]. These predictions can be made in the digital environment many times than in the physical world with the ability to test scenarios by manipulating parameter values [7].…”

“…Technical risks, barcode popularity and privacy, patency, infrastructure challenges and barcode to RFID migration challenges New Generation Wireless Connection Low energy communication network, storage space or computing power, latency, scalability RuBee technology Slower read rates making it unsuitable for supply chain network chains to improve the process of decision making. Among the upcoming technologies used within the military, the digital twin technology provides solutions that are cost effective, and improves quality and efficiency [7]. In agreement, [26] opined that the the application of the digital twin provides a sense of readiness for military operations in terms of tracking in real time personnel, equipment, weapons systems, and vital supplies (food, water and fuel).…”

“…The application of the digital twin in the military can be seen in the area testing new models during production of aircrafts, predicting equipment failures, reducing time to manufacture weapons and aircrafts, hardware maintenance, and assisting in emergency decision making. Table 2 is the summary of the various application areas of digital twin in the military [34][35][36][37][38]. Maintenance and management of airconditioners, power systems, and water supply using historical and real-time data.…”

“…In the military field, digital twin technology stands out among the emerging technologies with the advantages it offers in terms of producing cost-effective solutions and increasing efficiency and quality [7]. Since time is a critical factor in the military, digital twin technology will aid in improving systems and support decision makers to make speedy judgments where needed [7].…”

Plataforma código abierto para generar gemelos digitales

“…La empresa de investigación y consultoría de TI Gartner ha posicionado la tecnología de DT dentro de las diez tecnologías más importantes para el desarrollo estratégico [5]. De igual modo, Lockheed Martin, el mayor fabricante de armas del mundo, considera los DT como la primera de las seis principales tecnologías de la futura industria de defensa y aeroespacial [6]. Así, la Alianza de Fabricación Inteligente de las Sociedades Miembro de la CAST considera que los gemelos digitales como uno de los diez principales avances científicos y tecnológicos en fabricación inteligente en el mundo [7].…”