BLUF
Increased weapon systems and sensor autonomy is collapsing the observe-orient-decide-act loop.Summary
- The Pentagon's Replicator initiative aims to deploy small, smart, and cost-effective unmanned systems.
- China is investing in automated military manufacturing.
- The US Collaborative Combat Aircraft program focuses on highly autonomous drones working alongside crewed fighter jets.
- Middle powers like Turkiye and Iran are developing their autonomous weapons capabilities.
- Autonomous weapons raise ethical concerns.