BLUF

Increased weapon systems and sensor autonomy is collapsing the observe-orient-decide-act loop.

Summary

  1. The Pentagon's Replicator initiative aims to deploy small, smart, and cost-effective unmanned systems.
  2. China is investing in automated military manufacturing.
  3. The US Collaborative Combat Aircraft program focuses on highly autonomous drones working alongside crewed fighter jets.
  4. Middle powers like Turkiye and Iran are developing their autonomous weapons capabilities.
  5. Autonomous weapons raise ethical concerns.

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