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This study introduces a new hierarchical reinforcement learning architecture for ground-to-air confrontation (HRL-GC) and a combined algorithm (MPC-PPO) to optimize air defense task assignment speed and quality.

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Area of Science:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Operations Research
  • Defense Science

Background:

  • Modern battlefields demand rapid, real-time processing for complex air defense task assignments.
  • Existing methods face challenges in balancing assignment strategy speed and decision quality.
  • High-speed computing and real-time situational awareness are critical for effective air defense.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an advanced approach for air defense task assignment that overcomes current limitations.
  • To enhance the efficiency and quality of decision-making in complex, dynamic air defense scenarios.
  • To propose a novel hierarchical reinforcement learning architecture and a hybrid control algorithm.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a hierarchical reinforcement learning architecture for ground-to-air confrontation (HRL-GC).
  • Developed a hybrid algorithm combining model predictive control with proximal policy optimization (MPC-PPO).
  • Validated the approach in large-scale area air defense simulations.

Main Results:

  • The HRL-GC architecture and MPC-PPO algorithm demonstrated superior performance in simulations.
  • The proposed method effectively balances the quality and speed of air defense task assignments.
  • Achieved real-time situational processing capabilities for complex battlefield needs.

Conclusions:

  • The HRL-GC architecture combined with the MPC-PPO algorithm meets the demands of large-scale air defense task assignment.
  • This integrated approach offers a significant improvement in both the speed and quality of tactical decisions.
  • The findings support the application of advanced AI and control strategies in modern defense systems.