#Autonomous Weapons

President Zelenskyy warned of the risk of shifting to autonomous AI combat systems in 2027. Experts discuss the changing nature of war and legal gaps in weapon control.

The US and Russia have blocked UN requirements for human control over AI-selected military targets. Experts warn this increases risks in autonomous warfare.

Swedish startup Scaleout Systems is testing onboard AI for NATO drones that can autonomously detect and engage targets without an operator's command, even under enemy communications jamming.