Conceptual model of a centre for advanced technologies as an adaptive, multi-loop cycle for building defence and technological capabilities based on operational experience

This paper considers a conceptual model of the ADM Centre for Advanced Technologies as an adaptive multiloop system designed to build defence and technological capabilities based on real-world operational experience. The need for such an approach stems from the fact that modern wartime conditions require not only a rapid response to individual technical problems, but also the creation of a comprehensive mechanism capable of transforming combat requirements, shortages of components, damage to weapons and military equipment, as well as new practical demands, into proven engineering solutions. Within the scope of this study, the ADM is proposed to be viewed not merely as a production, repair or research and development centre, but as a holistic socio-technical system in which several functional loops are interconnected. These include the loop for identifying and formalising operational requirements, analytical and scientific understanding of the problem, R&D and engineering development, reverse engineering, technological implementation, testing and verification, deployment, personnel training, documentation, and updating the knowledge base. The paper proposes a formalised description of the ADM state, the defence-technology capability index, the uncertainty of the technical problem, the verified suitability of the solution, knowledge and personnel frameworks, conditions for approval for implementation, and economic efficiency indicators. Separately, the paper details a management mechanism that ensures the selection and prioritisation of cases, the determination of their progression through the main stages, their return for further refinement in the event of non-compliance with requirements, as well as the adaptive adjustment of actions depending on risks, resource constraints and changes in the operational situation. An applied scenario involving the restoration of a scarce weapon component, which was damaged in combat conditions and cannot be quickly replaced through standard procedures, demonstrates the practical suitability of the proposed model. The conclusions show that ADM is capable of ensuring a controlled transition from the initial problem to a verified technical solution, a training case, a digital trail and an element of institutional memory. Further directions for the model’s development are outlined, in particular its mathematical refinement, quantitative assessment of effectiveness, and applied testing in various defence-technology response scenarios.