Pentagon creates Autonomous Warfare Command to scale drones and AI

The US Department of Defense is creating the Autonomous Warfare Command (AutoWarCom) to oversee the development and deployment of drones, robots, and autonomous systems across military branches, led by a four-star officer. This new command will have authority similar to armed services to accelerate autonomous warfare capabilities, with a budget proposal increasing funding to $54.6 billion for fiscal year 2027. Interim Project Agincourt will operate until AutoWarCom launches within a year, while,