Blockchain Technology and the Applicability of Digital Clustering in the Defense Industry

Year 2025, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 130 - 138, 01.07.2025

Aygül Aytaç , Serhat Çakır

https://doi.org/10.56554/jtom.1617995

Abstract

This article comprehensively examines the potential applications and advantages of blockchain technology and digital clustering in the defense industry. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized structure and high security levels, has garnered significant interest, particularly in critical sectors like defense. This technology stands out for its potential to enable secure data sharing, traceability, and operational efficiency. Digital clustering, on the other hand, holds potential for enhancing innovation and collaboration in the defense industry. This study uses literature review and case analysis methods to evaluate the applicability of blockchain and digital clustering technologies in the defense industry. The results indicate that if these technologies are properly integrated, they can provide significant advantages in terms of data security, traceability, and innovation within the sector.

Keywords

Blockchain, digital clustering, defense industry, data security, innovation

Ethical Statement

Etik beyana gerek yoktur, derleme olduğu için.

ÖĞRETMENLERİN ÖRGÜTSEL SESSİZLİK ALGILARININ ÇEŞİTLİ DEĞİŞKENLERE GÖRE İNCELENMESİ: BİR META-ANALİZ ÇALIŞMASI

Abstract

This article comprehensively examines the potential applications and advantages of blockchain technology and digital clustering in the defense industry. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized structure and high security levels, has garnered significant interest, particularly in critical sectors like defense. This technology stands out for its potential to enable secure data sharing, traceability, and operational efficiency. Digital clustering, on the other hand, holds potential for enhancing innovation and collaboration in the defense industry. This study uses literature review and case analysis methods to evaluate the applicability of blockchain and digital clustering technologies in the defense industry. The results indicate that if these technologies are properly integrated, they can provide significant advantages in terms of data security, traceability, and innovation within the sector.

Keywords

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