Heuristic particle swarm optimization algorithm for air combat decision-making on CMTA

Combining the heuristic algorithm (HA) developed based on the specific knowledge of the cooperative multiple target attack (CMTA) tactics and the particle swarm optimization (PSO), a heuristic particle swarm optimization (HPSO) algorithm is proposed to solve the decision-making (DM) problem. HA facilitates to search the local optimum in the neighborhood of a solution, while the PSO algorithm tends to explore the search space for possible solutions. Combining the advantages of HA and PSO, HPSO algorithms can find out the global optimum quickly and efficiently. It obtains the DM solution by seeking for the optimal assignment of missiles of friendly fighter aircrafts (FAs) to hostile FAs. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm is superior to the general PSO algorithm and two GA-based algorithms in searching for the best solution to the DM problem.