The Impact of the IoT on Military Operations: A Study of Challenges, Applications, and Future Prospects

Military operations are evolving rapidly due to technology. With its many innovations, IoT has transformed military operations. This research explores how IoT technology influences military combat efficiency, effectiveness, and security. The military must convert from traditional to networked and data-driven operations to use IoT. This trend impacts military strategy, decision-making, and personnel welfare. The IoT can track assets in real time, monitor troop health, ensure safe supply chain management, forecast equipment repair requirements, and convert UAVs and drones. Durable communication networks boost connection and data sharing for military tasks. However, military IoT integration is difficult. Military networks are sensitive and vulnerable to cyberattacks, making security and data privacy essential. Complex concerns include interoperability, scalability, power management, environmental resilience, network congestion, and legal and ethical restrictions. Cutting-edge technology, strict cybersecurity requirements, and strategic planning are needed to optimize IoT advantages including security and efficiency. This study seeks to discuss military growth through technological change. This study emphasizes security, privacy, and operational effectiveness while utilizing IoT in military contexts.