Integral indicator of the effectiveness of radio-controlled munition countermeasure systems on armoured and automotive vehicles of security and defence forces

Abstract

The article proposes a methodological framework for evaluating the effectiveness of radio-controlled explosive device (RCED) neutralization systems — a critical component of the security apparatus of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) units. The purpose of the research is to develop a formal mathematical model which enables a comparative assessment of various technical and organizational-technical protection solutions using a comprehensive set of criteria that includes both combat performance and cost-effectiveness. The tasks addressed include: (1) identifying key technical, tactical-operational, informational-analytical, command, personnel training, economic, standardization, and reliability indicators as constituents of the integral effectiveness index; (2) formalizing normalization, weighting, and aggregation procedures of the indicators; (3) proposing a formula for the cost-efficiency ratio “effectiveness/costs”; (4) defining a procedure to filter out ineffective solutions; (5) constructing a resource-allocation model across different equipment variants and life-cycle stages under budget constraints; (6) demonstrating the calculation of integral and specific effectiveness indices on exemplary alternatives; (7) justifying decision-making logic for financing prioritization; (8) showing the model’s flexibility for adaptation to changing threat and resource conditions; (9) evaluating the practical feasibility of the model for military implementation.
As research methods, the study applies multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques, normalization and weighting procedures, construction of integral and cost-efficiency indices, and illustrative simulation calculations. The results demonstrate that the proposed model enables quantitative comparison of different protection systems and supports informed decision-making about modernization, procurement, or decommissioning. A concrete numerical example shows that a system with the highest absolute effectiveness may have a lower cost-effectiveness ratio than a cheaper alternative – pability.
The proposed methodology is suitable for strategic planning within the security and defense sector, budget allocation for armament and special equipment, risk assessment, and adaptive resource management for NGU units.