Integrarea inteligenței artificiale în cercetarea operațională – noi orizonturi pentru securitatea națională –

The article analyzes the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and operational research in national security, highlighting their contributions to optimizing decision-making processes and risk management. AI facilitates rapid data analysis, threat forecasting, and automated crisis responses, while operational research improves resource allocation and conflict management. This paper presents the integration of advanced operations research and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in drone operations, highlighting how these fields contribute to the optimization of flight operations. It explores the use of optimization algorithms for route planning and management of drone fleets, as well as the implementation of AI for their autonomization, improving efficiency, performance, and cost of operations. The article highlights this interconnectedness that transforms operational processes, providing intelligent and scalable solutions.