CONCEPTS REGARDING THE USE OF NAVAL DRONES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARITIME EXCLUSION ZONE AT THE BLACK SEA
CONCEPTS REGARDING THE USE OF NAVAL DRONES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARITIME EXCLUSION ZONE AT THE BLACK SEA

Author(s): Marius MĂNĂILĂ, Alin DOGARU
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: Black Sea; maritime exclusion zone; naval drones; naval forces; surveillance; strategy; technology; potential; threats.
Summary/Abstract: In this article we want to make a detailed analysis focusing on the strategic potential of naval drones in establishing a maritime prohibition zone in the Black Sea, offering a comprehensive perspective on the impact of this technology in a complex geopolitical context. By highlighting the advantages, challenges and geopolitical implications, this study aims to reveal how the use of naval drones can influence regional security and the management of sea lanes. During the paper we will analyze the advantages brought by naval drones, emphasizing the possibility of effective surveillance of maritime areas and their ability to provide a rapid response to potential threats. Comparing these capabilities with traditional maritime surveillance methods highlights the efficiency and flexibility that naval drones can bring to the creation and maintenance of a maritime no-go zone in the Black Sea. The research methods we proposed to use are predictive, as this observation and attack platform is still at the beginning of the road and we do not have concrete data in this regard, as well as the comparison, to be able to emphasize the advantages of this new technology . The analysis expands on the case study, providing concrete examples of the use of naval drones in various strategic scenarios in the Black Sea. It shows how this technology can contribute to preventing illegal activities and countering threats to national security, thus strengthening Romania's strategic position in the region. In addition, the geopolitical and diplomatic implications are examined, anticipating the reactions of riparian states and assessing the diplomacy required to successfully implement a maritime no-go zone. By bringing into discussion the specific challenges of the Black Sea, such as geo-climatic factors and cyber security, this study aims to provide a balanced approach to the implementation of this technology in a complex strategic environment.

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