Digital Sovereignty Control Framework for Military AI-based Cyber Security

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2509.13072v1
• Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:29:26 GMT
• Title: Digital Sovereignty Control Framework for Military AI-based Cyber Security
• Authors: Clara Maathuis, Kasper Cools,
• Abstract summary: This article aims to define and assess digital sovereign control of data and AI-based models for military cyber security.<n>Grounded on the concepts of digital sovereignty and data sovereignty, the framework aims to protect sensitive defence assets.<n>At the same time, the framework addresses interoperability challenges among allied forces, strategic and legal considerations.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: In today's evolving threat landscape, ensuring digital sovereignty has become mandatory for military organizations, especially given their increased development and investment in AI-driven cyber security solutions. To this end, a multi-angled framework is proposed in this article in order to define and assess digital sovereign control of data and AI-based models for military cyber security. This framework focuses on aspects such as context, autonomy, stakeholder involvement, and mitigation of risks in this domain. Grounded on the concepts of digital sovereignty and data sovereignty, the framework aims to protect sensitive defence assets against threats such as unauthorized access, ransomware, and supply-chain attacks. This approach reflects the multifaceted nature of digital sovereignty by preserving operational autonomy, assuring security and safety, securing privacy, and fostering ethical compliance of both military systems and decision-makers. At the same time, the framework addresses interoperability challenges among allied forces, strategic and legal considerations, and the integration of emerging technologies by considering a multidisciplinary approach that enhances the resilience and preservation of control over (critical) digital assets. This is done by adopting a design oriented research where systematic literature review is merged with critical thinking and analysis of field incidents in order to assure the effectivity and realism of the framework proposed.

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