Military-industrial Research Articles

Naomi Alderman’s Novel the Power Under the Shade of Althusser's Hypotheses.

The Power by Naomi Alderman prompts readers to actively confront the prevailing patriarchal power systems that currently exist. The story takes place in a world that is mostly recognizable to us, with the exception of the emergence of "the power" - a unique capacity possessed by women to produce an electric charge. This ability is made possible by the presence of a little organ known as a skein. Throughout the narrative, the female characters derive their authority from several ideological frameworks: Eve from religious beliefs, Margot from the United States government and “the military-industrial complex”, “Roxy” from the realm of criminal organization, and “Tatiana” from an established dictatorship. Since the main characters strive to enhance the world according to their own judgement, they amass greater influence not from their personal abilities, but from the governing system that suppresses them, which they eventually come to control. This research employs Marxism framework of “dialectical materialism” and the ideological apparatus of Althusser (repressive and ideological state apparatus) to examine the relationship between wealth and gender, as well as the author's philosophy on the repressive ideologies and the prevailing “patriarchal power structure”. The story challenges the notion of a gendered oppressive system, despite seeing women engaging in the same violence that they themselves endure from men in contemporary society.

Omni wheel robot movement exploration using a control system for military surveillance with integrated sensor

Industry 4.0 is bringing about a rapid advancement in technology, particularly in the military industry. This robot was designed to reduce danger to TNI members while monitoring military operations more swiftly and safely. The application of IMU sensors for acceleration movements, measurement of control system error values, and trajectory tracking with multiple pathways are the three modes of the robot control system observed in this study. We assess each of these modes using an analytical observational method. In addition to an MPU 6050 ultrasonic and gyro sensor to detect movement using an accelerometer and gyroscope, the robot is equipped with a rotational encoder sensor to link the DC motor rotation. The PID control approach uses inverse kinematics to regulate the DC motor. The exam is administered on a track that has squares, triangles, and circles as obstacles. According to test results, the tachometer's inaccuracy rate in RPM is about 1.2% higher than the rotary encoder. The movement success percentage for the omni-wheel robot is 89.31%. Square trajectories have an average error rate of 11%, circular trajectories of 15%, and triangular trajectories of 4.17%. The motor rotation speed is most stable along the triangle path. Overall, this study demonstrates the accuracy and speed with which a mobile omni-wheel robot equipped with a control system can peek. This could raise military operations' level of efficiency and safety

Enhancing Operational Effectiveness in Security and Defence within the UAE: The Strategic Role of Artificial Intelligence

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine operational effectiveness in security and defence within the UAE: The strategic role of artificial intelligence. Methodology: The study applied both Qualitative and quantitative approach. For the qualitative component of this research, a complete literature analysis will be done to investigate the current body of scholarship, studies, and policy papers pertaining to the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in security and defense within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Thematic analysis will be used for a qualitative data analysis method. This study will also apply quantitative approach. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and a structured survey distributed to 50 professionals to stakeholders within the UAE's security and military industries to obtain quantitative data on different areas of AI acceptance, usage, obstacles, and perceived influence on operational performance. Statistical software like Excel and Python will be used to perform quantitative data analysis. Charts, graphs, and plots will be used to visually present the survey results. Findings: The statistical findings reveal a significant relationship between AI adoption and enhanced decision-making capabilities. A strong positive correlation (r = 0.78, p < 0.001) between AI usage and improved situational awareness underscores AI’s capacity to process real-time data effectively. In cybersecurity, the analysis identifies a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.64, p < 0.01) between AI implementation and threat mitigation success. The participants have consistently emphasized ability of AI for analysis of vast datasets in the real time ensuring more informed and quick decision. It aligns with the global trends where the defense organizations would leverage AI for interpretation of satellite imagery and prediction of threats. The advanced machine learning algorithms have been proven effective for detection of anomalies like unauthorized access and phishing attack attempts. The participants are praising the technologies for improving the operational efficiency and reducing the human risks. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Study highlights existing theories where AI improves decision making through real time insights. However, it challenges the deterministic views for AI as the infallible further emphasizing need for the hybrid models which integrates with the human judgement. The defense organizations need to adopt for hybrid approach where the AI is supporting instead of replacing the human decision making. The training programs need to be designed for equipping personnel with skills for interpreting the AI outputs critically. With the growing adversarial of AI, the investment across counter AI technologies has been imperative. It includes development of systems which could neutralize and identify the AI driven cyberattacks and foster collaborations with the global cybersecurity experts for staying ahead in emerging threats. The strengthening of partnerships with the international defense organizations could also help the UAE for leveraging the cutting-edge counters for AI solutions while sharing the threat intelligence effectively.

The Disinformation Activities of the KGB of Lithuanian SSR and Protection of Secrets in 1954–1991

Competition between the USA and USSR during the Cold War was concurrent with spying and protection of secrets. Those targets were implemented by various measures. Disinformation was an exceptionally important method among them. This method was very complicated, secret, reaching long-term aims and therefore difficult to detect. It was used to implement propaganda, intelligent and counterintelligence tasks. There were quite a few forms of disinformation, and it was used widely. It was very important in implementing Soviet policy. Soviet ideology and circumstances of international policy determined this importance. The Soviet secret police always had a section that supervised and controlled strategically important enterprises, branches of the economy and science, transport and offices. The KGB paid much attention to them, because they were supposed to be objects of interest of foreign intelligence. A very important aspect of the KGB counterintelligence work was the protection of very important information. It also supervised how secret documents were protected in strategically important objects. A company or a plant itself (or its department) was protected. The KGB took some measures to make sure that stranger knew very little about its existence and purpose. The KGB also tried to deceive foreign intelligence by creating legends about strategic objects. The aim was to hide the true functions, the activities of the enterprises and its subordination to the military industry. Besides that, the KGB sought to protect secret information by toughening the control of movement of foreigners in Lithuania. Tourism and others exchanges with Western countries were under strict supervision of the KGB.

FORMATION OF INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF WEAPONS AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT IN UKRAINE

Innovations and the scale of their implementation in the sphere of defense and security, including the defense industry sector, are the fundamental basis for the development of national Armed Forces. This is especially relevant in the context of a full-scale war in the center of Europe and the general aggravation of military confrontation between the leading centers of power, which in turn has led to the transformation of national security strategies and military doctrines. From the perspective of ensuring the high-tech nature of the defense industry sector, this is also a prerequisite for the accelerated innovative modernization of the national economy, which is implemented in particular through mechanisms for the commercialization of military technologies and ensuring their wider application in civilian developments as dual-purpose innovations. The article is devoted to the study of the state of institutional support for the development of high-tech weapons and military equipment in Ukraine. The features of an effective institutional environment for the development of defense innovations are formulated. A cross-country analysis of the institutional transformation of defense and security sphere, including the development of high-tech weapons and military equipment, is carried out. The defining features of the world's leading countries in stimulating innovations in the field of defense and security are highlighted. The institutional environment of the European Union and Ukraine in the field of defense innovations is presented in the form of a matrix model. It is substantiated that the innovative development of the defense sector is characterized by a dual nature. On the one hand, the defense sector is a material embodiment of the state's monopoly obligation to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, which determines its certain isolation, including due to the need to comply with state secret norms. On the other hand, it is the defense-industrial complex that is a significant driver of economic development and innovative progress in general, since it is this industry that is capable of creating additional closed cycles of expanded reproduction at the level of the national economy. It is proven that currently the capabilities of the domestic defense industry significantly exceed the state's purchasing capabilities. The factors of the influence of the institutional environment on the field of defense innovations are systematized. The factors hindering the progressive development of the defense innovation sector include: the lack of long-term planning for weapons procurement, as this blocks development, leads to higher product prices and a decrease in production volumes; limited financial resources of the state for the purchase of domestic weapons and military equipment and a narrow list of financial instruments applied to private defense enterprises; personnel shortage in the industry, which limits the possibilities for growth and implementation of high- tech projects in the defense innovation sector.

Modeling of the processes of functioning of an organizational and technical system based on Markov random processes

Objective. In this paper, the main approaches to modeling the processes of functioning of the organizational and technical system, in particular the processes of maintenance and repair (MRO) of weapons, military and special equipment (VVST) by repair units of the operating organization (EO) using a mathematical model of Markov random processes, which will allow to evaluate the probabilistic characteristics of MRO processes of the VVST at carrying out activities of daily activities, which consist in carrying out work to restore the serviceability of the VST, as well as carrying out maintenance and operation of the OTS. Method. The modeling of processes is based on probabilistic models, in particular, the theory of random processes. Result. The use of a mathematical model of Markov random processes is justified. A graph of the states of the processes for maintenance and repair of VVST has been developed. A decision support system based on PTC Mathcad Prime has been implemented. The averaged generalized statistical information on the reliability of the VST was used as the initial modeling parameters in the work. Conclusion. The results obtained will make it possible to restore the serviceability and operability of the military-industrial complex both at the enterprises of the military-industrial complex and in the conditions of the operating organization without going beyond the time limits established in the regulatory and technical regulations. The considered approaches to modeling the processes of functioning of an organizational and technical system are a powerful tool for making informed and effective management decisions, they allow you to take into account many factors, conduct scenario analysis and optimize solutions, as well as use computers for more accurate and complex calculations.

The Russian vector of Japanese intelligence activities (1874–1945)

The article is devoted to the activities of the Japanese intelligence community in 1874– 1945. The main work, first, against the Russian Empire, and later against the Soviet Union, was carried out by the army and navy intelligence agencies of the empire. In some cases, diplomatic missions and military gendarmerie were also engaged in secret intelligence against our country following the instructions of the supreme command of the Japanese army and navy. The beginning of Japan’s intelligence activities in Russia dates back to 1874–1875, when residents from the army and navy were sent to Saint Petersburg and Vladivostok. Before the start of the 1904–1905 campaign, Japanese intelligence managed to organize channels for obtaining reliable information about the state of the Tsarist navy and army, which largely ensured the success of its armed forces in this war. After the “Course of the National Defense of the Empire” was adopted in 1907, Japanese army intelligence focused on intelligence work against Russia, while naval intelligence began to collect information mainly focusing on the United States and Great Britain. In the 1920s, the interest of the army intelligence agencies also switched to the armed forces and military industry of Western Europe and the United States, but, after the occupation of Manchuria in 1931–1932, army intelligence focused on the Soviet direction again. Due to the tightening of the administrative, counterintelligence, and border protection regimes in the USSR in the second half of the 1930s, the collection of information by means of radio intelligence and cryptoanalysis received significant development in the activities of the Japanese intelligence community. Largely due to information from army and naval intelligence, the Japanese leadership abandoned its plans to attack the USSR in the autumn of 1941 and was informed in the spring and summer of 1945 about the upcoming war with the Soviet Union. Despite Japan’s defeat in World War II, in the mid-1950s, it resumed the activities of its intelligence community.

European Security Dilemmas: A Comparison of Germany and France's Approaches to the Relationship of the EU and NATO Roles in Europe after 2022

In 2016–2017, it was the Franco-German tandem which nurtured European security integration. The leaders of both states have been used to reaching a compromise despite different approaches to Atlanticism and Europeanism balance. However, the Ukrainian conflict escalation has changed the defense policies pursued by France and Germany. This paper argues, that during the last two years the differences between the two states concerning security issues have widened. With Germany even more relying on NATO as the most important security guarantor for Europe, France tends to simultaneously argue for a stronger, more independent European defense. Amid limited resources, it became more difficult for both parties to compromise. The article compares shifts in German and French policies on three levels, that are conceptual (the role of NATO and the EU in strategic papers and addresses of the French and German leaders), program-initiative (involvement in NATO and the EU security initiatives over the past two years), and military-industrial (joint projects and procurements). The research reveals that since the Ukrainian crisis escalation France and Germany have tended to rely on NATO as the main security guarantor, still the former is strongly committed to effectively strengthening European security. Germany and France differ in terms of their involvement in NATO and the EU security initiatives as well as procurements. Having its own nuclear weapons and military-industrial complex, the latter is less committed to NATO, yet highly supports European defense projects, seeking economic and political benefits. Germany prioritizes proven NATO structures, bilateral initiatives, as well as transatlantic defense procurements. The paper reveals a correlation between the policies of Germany and France and their dependence on the US military-industrial complex.

Poly(p-Phenylene Benzobisoxazole) Nanofiber: A Promising Nanoscale Building Block Toward Extremely Harsh Conditions.

Since the invention and commercialization of poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) (PBO) fibers, numerous breakthroughs in applications have been realized both in the military and aerospace industries, attributed to its superb properties. Particularly, PBO nanofibers (PNFs) not only retain the high performance of PBO fiber but also exhibit impressive nanofeatures and desirable processability, which have been extensively applied in extreme scenarios. However, no review has yet comprehensively summarized the preparation, applications, and prospective challenges of PNFs to the best of our knowledge. Herein, the two fabrication pathways to acquire PNFs from bottom-up to top-down approaches are critically overviewed; the significant advantages and the problem caused simultaneously of the protonation approach compared with other methods are revealed. Besides, the construction strategies of multidimensional PNF-based advanced composites, including 1D fiber, 2D film/nanopaper, and 3D gel, are discussed. Moreover, the outstanding mechanical, insulating, and thermal stability properties of PNFs facilitate their extensive applications in thermal protection, electrical insulation, batteries, and flexible wearable devices, which are further comprehensively introduced. Finally, the perspective and challenges of the fabrication and application of PNFs are highlighted. It demonstrates that the PNFs as one of the promising high-performance nanoscale building blocks can be fully competent using extremely harsh conditions.

The role of state institutions in the formation of security policy during potential military conflicts

Introduction: The role of state institutions in the formation of security policy during potential military conflicts is the key to ensuring global stability and a proactive response to world peace threats. The aim of the article is to analyse the influence of state institutions on international security policy in light of hybrid wars and innovative methods of conflict.Methods: The philosophical approach is aimed at the moral responsibility of the government to its citizens and the justification of the use of force from an ethical point of view. The article demonstrates that adapting state institutions to contemporary challenges, such as cyberthreats and hybrid technologies, contributes to strengthening global security and stability. The analysis is based on using linear regression to forecast the armament of leading countries in the military sphere and potential conflicts in the future.Results: The results obtained through linear regression predict a 20% increase in military industry and an escalation of potential military conflicts.Conclusions: The philosophical significance of the article lies in the study of the fundamental role of state institutions as bearers of the moral authority of adaptive security policy. Further research suggests delving into the philosophical foundations of creating a global security architecture.

TWO YEARS OF STRUGGLE AGAINST THE MEANS OF AIR AND SPACE ATTACK OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN THE WAR AGAINST UKRAINE

The article presents some signs of the full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and analyzes the use of air and space attack means by the Russian Federation troops, in particular ballistic and cruise missiles, aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles in the period from 24.02.22 to 24.02.24 at different stages, which differ in the tactics of their use and the performance of certain tasks. It is determined that the main direction of the use of air and space attack capabilities of the Russian Federation in the war against Ukraine remains the integrated use of cruise and ballistic missiles of various types and unmanned aerial vehicles for various purposes in the course of massive strikes on critical infrastructure of the country, as well as intensive air strikes to provide air support to enemy ground forces in their offensive operations. Between massive strikes, we should expect complex targeted (group) strikes by unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles of various types on the military and civilian infrastructure of the country in order to reduce the potential of the military-industrial complex, disrupt the functioning of the energy infrastructure and exert psychological influence on the minds of citizens and the military and political leadership of the country.This material is recommended for use by the operational personnel of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during preparation and conduct of combat operations in order to plan and implement measures to ensure effective counteraction to the means of the Russian Federation's CBRN forces in order to protect important state facilities of the country and troops on the battlefield.

The Battle for Semiconductor Technology: The Tense China-US-Taiwan Triangle and Escalation's Hidden Threat

It will not be an exaggeration to say that the 21st century is hard to imagine without modern computers, cell phones or "smart technologies", the role of which and the dependence of people on them in everyday life is growing rapidly. Besides, the world is unimaginable without largely discussed 5G technology and its impact on industry or labor market, which together with the economic activity is closely linked to the military industry, the development of which is impossible without free access to microchips or modern high-tech components. Yet, while using different technologies, we rarely think about the ABCs of the production of its components. If we take a closer look at the situation in the current market, we will be convinced that they bear not just economic, but the greatest geopolitical and strategic load as well, that may be compared with oil and gas, however, the difference is the semiconductors can't be substituted by the alternative sources. These seemingly small squares hold a mysterious power so crucial to our civilization that stopping their production for any reason paralyzes the economy across the planet. In that respect it became especially obvious after the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, when microchip shortages have disrupted manufacturing processes and global supply chains; what's more, a number of high-tech industries were completely paralyzed. Therefore, the leading countries while engaged in the technological competition and marathon spare no effort and trying to expand their spheres of influence in the global production chain of semiconductors and micro or nano technologies. This article reviews the current situation in the world in that respect and how it is changing not only the world of microelectronics, but also politics. It focuses on how the pandemic and chip shortages have turned Taiwan's largely anonymous services company TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) into the center of a global battle for future technologies. It also shows the tense situation between China and the United States and Taiwan, and how acute and sensitive it is for China to "return" Taiwan to become the absolute leader in the production of microchips, not to mention security, because in the event of the deployment of Chinese military bases there, the entire chain of islands and the nearest water Space control will be secured. The modern trends of globalization are complexly changing the security environment and the future will show what happens tomorrow, however, we want to believe that all countries involved in the abovementioned processes will still be able to find common ground, which will ultimately ensure the prevention of new military conflicts and innocent life loss. Keywords: Semiconductors, “Smart Technologies”, China, Taiwan, Microchip Manufacturing, “Silicon Shield”.

Криминологические особенности воинской преступности: новые реалии в условиях специальной военной операции

Introduction: the article will be on the analysis of the change in the level, structure, dynamics of the military crime and persons committing it during special military operation. Materials and Methods: Main Informational and Analytical Centre statistics from 2017 to 2023, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation data, the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation (data valued according to statistical method) were empirical basis for the study. Results: since the inception of the special operation, a general decline in crime has been observed in Russia. However, an increase in criminal activity has been noted with regard to crimes against military service, as defined in Chapter 33 of the Russian Criminal Code, and individual criminal encroachments related to the implementation of the state defense order. Crimes committed in conditions of armed conflict or warfare are of particular concern due to their potential impact on the combat capability and combat readiness of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This article presents a statistical analysis of the dynamics of military crime, including abuses in the field of state defense orders, for the period 2022-2023. The authors examine the organisational and legal measures implemented by the state with the objective of reducing the number of crimes committed in the context of a special military operation. Discussion and Conclusions: the author's findings led to the following conclusions: 1. The quantitative characteristics of the crimes outlined in Chapter 33 of the Russian Federation's Criminal Code demonstrate a discernible increase since the commencement of the special military operation. 2. A distinct category of criminal acts pertains to the perpetration of illicit activities in accordance with the directives of the state defense order, which collectively constitute a novel phenomenon in the context of criminality. During the period spanning 2022 to 2023, there has been a notable rise in the number of criminal acts pertaining to the misappropriation or embezzlement of budgetary resources within the context of the state defense order and the military-industrial complex.

PRIVATE-LAW APPROACH TO THE DEFINITION OF THE MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

Within the framework of the presented work, the concept of the military-industrial complex is studied from the perspective of the theory of investment law, current investment legislation and special regulatory requirements related to this area. In the doctrine of Russian jurisprudence, there are opposing points of view regarding the definition of the military-industrial complex. Some authors reduce it exclusively to the fulfillment of the state defence order, which is neither a correct formulation, since the state defence order is an integral part of the military-industrial complex, nor its entire component. Other researchers, on the contrary, interpret the military-industrial complex too broadly and include the Russian Ministry of Defence and its institutions, military units, etc. The article concludes that the military-industrial complex has special distinctive (qualifying) features in certain aspects of its private law regulation.

Rola AI w militaryzacji kosmosu

Abstract:AI is a crucial technology in the space and military industries due to its precision and ability to learn rapidly, enabling higher efficiency compared to traditional warfare. However, its application in constructing space warfare systems has sparked controversy, particularly concerning the regulatory framework and the high risk of errors, which could lead to significant international liability. The increasing militarization of space raises ethical and legal concerns about the use of AI as a foundational technology for space warfare, potentially violating the principles of peaceful and open space use as outlined in the Outer Space Treaty of 1967. To address these issues, an analysis of AI's use in space warfare was conducted. Traditional legal reasoning, linguistic interpretation, and comparative methods were employed to reconstruct the norms governing the permissible use of AI technology, with a focus on diplomatic documents and UN-issued regulations.

Algerian Democracy: An Oxymoron or Usurped Opportunity?

ABSTRACT The Algerian state represents a contradictory mixture of opportunity and failure born of a lengthy colonial past, a violent revolutionary independence struggle, and a failed effort to institutionalize a legitimate system of rule since independence in 1962. As the two authors make clear, both the anti-colonial struggle and the post-independence effort at institution-building were usurped by a military-dominated elite class whose political socialization and insurrectional experience prioritized centralized authority over democratic decision-making. The “curse” of ample hydrocarbon resources reinforced this authoritarian impulse over the democratic imperative resulting in an enduring combat between an autocratic state and a democratically oriented civil society. Both books highlight the macro and micro dimensions of this failed experiment in socialist engineering guided by an autocratic military-industrial complex. Each effort at populist revolt whether in 1968, 1988, 1992, or 2019, has been brutally repressed by a determined army high command. Despite a surface appearance of a stable and ordered political entity, Algeria today remains more political precarious and economically insecure than ever before.

Indicators of Increased Military Production in the United States

This study examines the indicators of increased activity within the United States military-industrial complex. It identifies key markers that reflect both the state of the military production industry and its potential reforms. The paper highlights the factors that signify the growth of industrial production in the American defense industry: social, demographic, economic, political, and personal. Separately, it explores the conditions under which the US military industry can become more prominent within the national economy.

Shift of US Military Spending to Allies: Intensions and Realities

The United States supports military operations in Ukraine and confronts with China, pressure allies to raise military spending to 2% of GDP, and at the same time announces a medium-term reduction of military spending in real terms. So, the US is trying to curb the huge budget deficit and public debt, "sell" more security and weapons to its allies, and avoid the degradation of its military producers. American options for reducing military spending have little budget effect, the allies can’t significantly increase military spending and purchase of American weapons due to large public debt and the interests of their military industry. America's cut-and-shift military finance will realize only under ideal conditions, although with the juggling of facts and figures they seem realistic.

Prospects of using blockchain technology in the field of information protection in state institutions

Blockchain technologies are rapidly gaining popularity in various industries due to their ability to provide reliable data protection, transparency and decentralization. They become especially important in the telecommunications, where the storage, processing, transmission and management of data are of critical importance, especially the military industry. The implementation of blockchain technology can significantly increase the level of security, efficiency and reliability in the mentioned industry, solving the problems of centralization and vulnerability to attacks. The use of blockchain technologies, due to their decentralization, will significantly increase the security of information and communication systems, due to the distributed architecture, where data is stored on numerous independent nodes, which makes their mass destruction or modification difficult. The absence of a single point of failure reduces the risks of breaches, and consensus mechanisms provide verification and protection against unauthorized changes. In general, this technology allows for the creation of more stable, reliable and protected systems, which will significantly reduce the loss of personnel, equipment and property. The purpose of this scientific researching is to analyze the current state and existing problematic issues, which the authors propose to solve with the help of the development and implementation of blockchain technologies in the telecommunications industry, in particular, billing operations, roaming, user identity management, and the researching of the possibilities of automating processes using smart contracts, which will allow to increase the efficiency of information and communication systems, due to increasing the speed of data transmission and optimizing their work. Further scientific research, according to the authors, can be aimed at the possibility of scaling and reducing energy consumption of the using of blockchain technology, as well as its integration with other technologies, such as artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.

ASSESSING THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF MILITARIZATION ON URBANIZATION IN ASEAN 5

The disruption caused by conflicts can lead to population displacements, altering the demographic composition of cities and resulting in uneven urban growth. Understanding these consequences is pivotal, given their significant impact on the course of urbanization and overall economic development in the ASEAN 5 countries. This study delves into the relationship between military operations and urbanization in these nations through the Treadmill of Destruction Theory, analyzing how military activities interact with economic development. Employing an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, the study underscores the substantial economic influence of military operations on urbanization dynamics. Economically, military operations can profoundly shape urbanization in the ASEAN 5 countries. Military bases and defense industries serve as crucial economic drivers, offering employment opportunities, stimulating local businesses, and attracting investment. However, overreliance on military spending for economic growth may lead to dependencies and distortions in resource allocation, potentially impeding diversification and innovation in urban economies. These findings contribute a deeper understanding of the economic ramifications of militarization in Southeast Asia.