The internet of battle things: a survey on communication challenges and recent solutions
Abstract The use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in military settings has introduced the notion of “Internet of Battle Things” (IoBT), transforming modern warfare by interconnecting various equipment and systems essential for battlefield operations. This connectivity facilitates real-time com...
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| description | Abstract The use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in military settings has introduced the notion of “Internet of Battle Things” (IoBT), transforming modern warfare by interconnecting various equipment and systems essential for battlefield operations. This connectivity facilitates real-time communication, data sharing, and collaboration among military assets, enhancing situational awareness, decision-making processes, and overall operational effectiveness. The domain for IoBT encompasses a broad range of military assets, from drones and ground vehicles to soldier-worn wearables, sensors, and munitions. These assets are capable of collecting and transmitting critical information from the battlefield, including location data, status updates, environmental conditions, and the movements of adversaries. IoBT networks depend on robust communication networks, secure data transmission protocols, advanced data analytics for processing vast datasets, and seamless integration with command-and-control infrastructures. However, IoBT devices and systems function in dynamic and challenging battlefield conditions which present unique communication challenges. This study aims to review research efforts that provide current state-of-the-art solutions, their limitations, and emerging technologies. We classify these challenges into interoperability, power and energy management, security, and network resilience, while also discussing future research directions to improve communication in IoBT networks. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-27defe548c604b25ad9cd1930132b0b82025-08-20T02:40:33ZengSpringerDiscover Internet of Things2730-72392025-01-015112810.1007/s43926-025-00093-wThe internet of battle things: a survey on communication challenges and recent solutionsRachel Kufakunesu0Herman Myburgh1Allan De Freitas2Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of PretoriaDepartment of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of PretoriaDepartment of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of PretoriaAbstract The use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in military settings has introduced the notion of “Internet of Battle Things” (IoBT), transforming modern warfare by interconnecting various equipment and systems essential for battlefield operations. This connectivity facilitates real-time communication, data sharing, and collaboration among military assets, enhancing situational awareness, decision-making processes, and overall operational effectiveness. The domain for IoBT encompasses a broad range of military assets, from drones and ground vehicles to soldier-worn wearables, sensors, and munitions. These assets are capable of collecting and transmitting critical information from the battlefield, including location data, status updates, environmental conditions, and the movements of adversaries. IoBT networks depend on robust communication networks, secure data transmission protocols, advanced data analytics for processing vast datasets, and seamless integration with command-and-control infrastructures. However, IoBT devices and systems function in dynamic and challenging battlefield conditions which present unique communication challenges. This study aims to review research efforts that provide current state-of-the-art solutions, their limitations, and emerging technologies. We classify these challenges into interoperability, power and energy management, security, and network resilience, while also discussing future research directions to improve communication in IoBT networks.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43926-025-00093-wCommunicationEnergy-efficiencyInteroperabilityInternet of battle thingsMilitaryNetwork security |
| spellingShingle | Rachel Kufakunesu Herman Myburgh Allan De Freitas The internet of battle things: a survey on communication challenges and recent solutions Discover Internet of Things Communication Energy-efficiency Interoperability Internet of battle things Military Network security |
| title | The internet of battle things: a survey on communication challenges and recent solutions |
| title_full | The internet of battle things: a survey on communication challenges and recent solutions |
| title_fullStr | The internet of battle things: a survey on communication challenges and recent solutions |
| title_full_unstemmed | The internet of battle things: a survey on communication challenges and recent solutions |
| title_short | The internet of battle things: a survey on communication challenges and recent solutions |
| title_sort | internet of battle things a survey on communication challenges and recent solutions |
| topic | Communication Energy-efficiency Interoperability Internet of battle things Military Network security |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43926-025-00093-w |
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