There has been a growing focus on employing intelligent game technology within the realms of game AI and military combat simulation in recent times. This article offers a comprehensive overview of the development of intelligent game theory technology, delving into notable research milestones in game AI and military combat simulation. It examines the technical mechanisms employed. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges associated with integrating intelligent game theory in military contexts and summarizes some future developments to overcome these challenges. This article aims to provide a guidance for the adaptation of intelligent game theory technology from game AI to military combat simulation.