A proteção cibernética das infraestruturas críticas nacionais contra as ameaças dos sistemas aéreos remotamente pilotados na guerra contemporânea: uma proposta de integração

Abstract

Considering the current scenario, in which Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems are redefining the nature of war and significantly expanding the offensive power of States, the protection of critical national infrastructures emerges as an essential factor in preserving the sovereignty and security of a nation. Thus, this work aims to analyze how the integration of technologies, cyber actions, artificial intelligence and complementary defense equipment can strengthen the country's strategic areas, countering the growing threat posed by remotely piloted aircraft in contemporary conflicts. To this end, the main concepts related to these hostile air vectors are presented, accompanied by a historical retrospective that highlights their role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This research also seeks to examine protection and governance strategies to guarantee the integrity of essential services in the national territory and works on the hypothesis that the integration of preemptive and proactive defense technologies, associated with continuous investment in technological independence and the strengthening of international cooperation and multisectoral, it constitutes a basis for ensuring the resilience of the country's critical infrastructures, creating a robust environment prepared to face the challenges of the modern world.