Integrated Design of Cooperative Detection and Guidance Considering Equal Numbers of Aircraft on Both Sides

In the scenario where the number of interceptors is equal to the number of target aircraft, and recognizing that the geometric configuration of interceptors during their maneuver towards targets affects detection effectiveness and guidance accuracy, we propose a Cooperative Detection and Guidance (CDG) method rooted in optimal control theory. This method optimizes detection by adjusting the line-of-sight (LOS) angle to minimize errors, and leverages the Fast Multiple Model Adaptive Estimation (Fast MMAE) algorithm to enhance interceptors’ ability to estimate the motion states and maneuver switching times of target aircraft, thereby boosting guidance accuracy. Results from 500 Monte Carlo simulations reveal that, compared to the Augmented Proportional Navigation (APN) guidance law, our integrated detection and guidance approach exhibits superior target recognition capabilities and achieves higher interception accuracy.