The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 057 - The Impact Of Automation On Combat Effectiveness

This study examines the relationship between the level of
automation in warfare and combat effectiveness, focusing on
unmanned combat systems (UCS). As the Republic of Korea faces a
significant decline in the availability of military personnel due
to demographic changes, UCS adoption has become a critical
priority. While UCSs are anticipated to surpass human combatants
in operational efficiency, they require substantial maintenance
and repair resources. Using an agent-based model adapted from
ecological frameworks, this study simulates conflict scenarios
involving two opposing groups. Simulation results show that UCS
units consistently outperform human combatants and play a
substantial role in reducing the duration of conflict. These
findings highlight the complex interplay between UCS, human
soldiers, and maintenance personnel, suggesting that simply
augmenting the combat effectiveness of human troops does not
necessarily guarantee victory.


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