Joint Force Quarterly
Abstract
This article examines how emerging technologies like 3D printing, alternative energy, drones, and artificial intelligence (AI) could improve military logistics, though current high-performance systems limit their utility due to strict part requirements. While drones have shown success in smaller conflicts, their range and sustainability are challenges in larger regions like the Pacific. AI and Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) promise incremental improvements in logistics but face integration and data limitations. The article concludes that while these innovations could eventually transform military operations, overcoming logistical challenges will require significant cultural and organizational changes within the U.S. military.
Recommended Citation
Thomas A. Krasnicki, "Considering the Utility of Modern Blockade in a Protracted Conflict With China," Joint Force Quarterly 115 (4th Quarter 2024), 46-52, https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/joint-force-quarterly/vol115/iss3/21.
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