HPC COMPUTING IMPACT IN MILITARY OPERATIONS

Abstract

In the current military system, different activities are fundamentally based on information and information technology usage. These key elements are closely interlinked and even dependent on the current High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. These systems may have an increased impact in military operations, both through the benefits of increasing the quantity of processed data and reducing the response time of systems necessary for carrying out activities, and by elevating the risk factor through accentuating the possibilities of creating security breaches. A prime example is the depreciation of current encryption techniques and algorithms used to safeguard and transfer information within military entities. Another factor highlighting the impact of HPC technology is the hybrid nature of its operation, utilizing central processors from computing clusters and graphical processors for the execution of associated tasks. These can serve interdisciplinary military activities in a parallel manner. This paper aims to offer an overview for the new generation of computing systems, HPCs, and to emphasize their use in military operations.