The move aligns with a push for "robo-warfare" led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. An internal army memo first reported by Axios details the strategic shift toward increasing the reliance on automated combat systems and machinery in the field.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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US Army Launches Autonomy Command for Robo-Warfare
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The Pentagon's land force is establishing a new specialized organization for autonomous systems to coordinate the use of robotics across its operations. This autonomy command will centralize the development and deployment of smart machinery and automated tools for the US Army.
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