Smartization strategy for underground ammunition depots toward the adoption of the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Abstract

Due to economic changes and population growth, the facilities in military need to be changed, and in particular, ammunition depots for wartime occupy a large number of sites, so management policies need to be improved. The Ministry of National Defense is presenting the design of the underground ammunition depot according to the guidelines, but concrete improvements are needed in consideration of wartime preparation. Our study aims to explore the importance and priorities of how to utilize the technology of the 4th Industrial Revolution necessary for smartization of underground ammunition depots for implementing Defense Innovation 4.0. To this end, the present study conducted an AHP analysis based on the criteria (guard, safety, environment, logistics system, equipment facilities, and life management) to be considered as a smartization plan for underground ammunition depots, and the need to apply it in the relative importance of AI, IoT, big data, cloud, and robots was confirmed. As a result of the analysis, this paper has shown that it is necessary to strengthen the safety and guard-related systems of underground ammunition depots in the future, and to monitor the condition of ammunition using IoT and AI and pursue efficient operation. This study provides practical and academical considerations for future research. priority determination and policy implementation using the 4th Industrial Revolution technology are required for the effective construction and operation of smart underground ammunition depots. Subsequent studies need to expand the underground ammunition depot in consideration of the characteristics of the weapon system, taking into account the safety and availability considering the total cycle.