Cognitive Research in Political Studies

Cognitive Research in Political Studies

Modernizing military vessels using artificial intelligence technology for use in future Maritime operations

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Master's Graduate in Naval Architecture Engineering, Ship Structure Specialization, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
2 Ph.D. Student in Industrial Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3 Faculty Member, Khorramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology, Khorramshahr, Iran.
Abstract
Today, in the face of increasing challenges in maritime environments and the need to upgrade defense capabilities, the modernization of military vessels using new technologies, especially artificial intelligence, has become particularly important. In general, artificial intelligence technology has a very high potential in the future of human life, especially the military sector, and any country that can progress in this sector will have the upper hand in operations. Given the importance of the subject, this research discusses the question of what parameters the application of AI technology in military vessels depends on and which parameters have the greatest impact. Therefore, with the help of a statistical community including experts in the defense industry and AI, the application of AI technology in military vessels and maritime operations has been analyzed. In general, based on the results extracted, it can be stated that the infrastructure required for the application of artificial intelligence technology in military vessels is one of the most important characteristics for the deployment of this technology on military vessels. The results also show that the application of this technology in the navigation section of vessels can be of great help in maritime operations. Overall, it can be stated that the use of AI technology in military vessel operations can significantly contribute to improving security in maritime environments. These results demonstrate the potential of AI in facilitating future maritime operations and its role as a key technology in advancing modern maritime power.
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Volume 1, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
Winter Quarterly
Winter 2025
Pages 97-120

  • Receive Date 16 December 2024
  • Revise Date 19 January 2025
  • Accept Date 21 February 2025