Computer Science ›› 2026, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (9): 71-81.doi: 10.11896/jsjkx.260100117

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Order-based,LLM-augmented Kill-chain for Time-sensitive Target Engagement

CHEN Hai, FAN Changjun, SUN Boliang, CHENG Jie, KONG Junfeng, YUAN Yuchen   

  1. College of Systems Engineering,National University of Defense Technology,Changsha 410073,China
  • Received:2026-01-19 Revised:2026-05-06 Online:2026-09-15 Published:2026-09-10
  • About author:CHEN Hai,born in 2003,is a student memberof CCF(No.A33752G).His main research interests include complex networks,and kill chains & time-sensitive targets.
    FAN Changjun,born in 1990,Ph.D,associate professor.His main research interests include intelligent planning and decision-making.

Abstract: To address key challenges in time-sensitive target(TST) striking-rigid modeling and opaque decision-making of traditional optimization methods,and high sample demand,complex reward design and poor result verifiability of deep reinforcement learning-this paper proposes a novel hybrid intelligent decision method combining order-based striking with large language mo-del(LLM) empowerment.Built on a dynamic order-centric adaptive firepower scheduling model,it adopts LLMs as strategic advisors and develops two core algorithms:STIRA-LLM accelerates constrained optimization via LLM logical reasoning,while KPSA-LLM generates tactically consistent natural language explanations to enhance decision interpretability.Experiments show the framework delivers significant improvements on key metrics,maintains stable efficient performance in large-scale dynamic adversarial environments,and produces hierarchical,auditable tactical intentions and scheme rationales,effectively boosting human-machine collaboration transparency and command trust.By fusing mechanism models with cognitive intelligence,this work provides a practical technical approach for efficient,reliable and interpretable adaptive decision-making in intelligent warfare.

Key words: Time-sensitive target, Kill chain, Weapon-target assignment, Large language model, Decision intelligence, Mixed-integer programming, Human-machine collaboration

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  • TP399
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