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Author(s):
José Borges David Pascoal Rosado
Secondary Title
Springer Nature Switzerland
Abstract

The Russia-Ukraine war emphasised how digital technology and the information domain increasingly integrate into modern battlefields. The military strategy began using Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RASs) to enhance tactical and strategic advantages over conventional weaponry and kinetic military action. Evolution in these circumstances increased dependence on cyberspace, algorithms, automation, and robots, creating new opportunities and challenges. Using military RASs in physical warfare can provide relevant operational advantages and open new vulnerabilities, increasing a system attack surface. This research examines military RAS cybersecurity threats, potential vulnerabilities affecting the attack surface, and the importance of responsible and precise technical innovation.

Concluding remarks
It is concluded that technological innovation in these systems must comply with cyber and broad security by design principles, military needs, and the rules of war. Military and political leaders must make educated decisions to maximise gains and minimise risks from complex combat technologies, with the military leadership promoting the revision of doctrine to accommodate new technologies on the battlefield.

Reference details

DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-59167-9_20
Resource type
Miscellaneous
Year of Publication
2023
ISSN Number
2367-3370
Publication Area
Dual-use cybersecurity
Date Published
2024

How to cite this reference:

Borges, J., & Rosado, D. P. (2023). Cybersecurity Threats in Military Robotic and Autonomous Systems. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-59167-9_20 (Original work published 2024)