autonomous weapon Archives

Participants discuss how emerging tech can drive breakthroughs in lethality at GDIT’s ‘Battlespace of the Future’ summit. Panelists include, from left: DefenseScoop Editor-in-Chief Jon Harper, General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems’ Chris Haynes, Army Lt. Col. William Taylor, Army’s Bhavanjot Singh, Marine Corps Col. Matthew Ritchie, and Rep. Patrick Harrigan (NC-10). (Scoop News Group photo)

How adaptive weapons and trusted autonomy are reshaping the future of fires

The next leap in lethality will depend less on advanced weapons alone and more on software-driven munitions that can adapt, scale and earn commanders’ trust.

Jul 23, 2026 By Scoop News Group

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., attends a news conference after the Senate luncheons in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Senator questions Pentagon’s plan to revise autonomous weapons policy

Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego wants Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to disclose how the department is working to mitigate unintended harm to Americans and allies as it revises…

Jun 15, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

The US Capitol is seen in Washington DC, on November 10, 2024. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)

Congress to require rundown from DOD on approvals and deployments of autonomous weapons

Pentagon officials have been tight-lipped publicly about specific systems that have undergone review under DOD Directive 3000.09.

Dec 9, 2024 By Jon Harper

Michael Horowitz, in sunglasses, ride a ferry to watch a capabilities demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s outlying range Bombing Target 11, North Carolina, Dec. 15, 2023. (Source: DVIDS)

Pentagon’s autonomous weapons policymaker departs for academia

Michael Horowitz served as the first-ever deputy assistant secretary of defense for force development and emerging capabilities.

Aug 9, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Experts link up in Thailand for US-China Track 2 dialogue on AI

DefenseScoop got a rare preview ahead of the latest meetup from participants involved in the talks.

May 20, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

US eyes first multinational meeting to implement new ‘responsible AI’ declaration

The Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of AI and Autonomy was unveiled in 2023.

Jan 9, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Congress wants alerts on any DOD autonomous weapons policy revamps

Lawmakers moved to require new oversight regarding DOD Directive 3000.09 via the fiscal 2024 NDAA.

Dec 13, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

US trying to get other countries to agree to eschew AI for nuclear command and control

The U.S. State Department unveiled a new declaration Thursday regarding artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons, in the hopes that other nations will sign on.

Feb 16, 2023 By Jon Harper

River entrance of the U.S. Department of Defense. (Getty Images)

Pentagon updates guidance for development, fielding and employment of autonomous weapon systems

The updated DOD Directive 3000.09, “Autonomy in Weapon Systems,” went into effect Wednesday.

Jan 25, 2023 By Jon Harper

Pentagon identifies early focus areas for autonomous weapons policy update

DOD officials will be focusing on outdated review processes and accounting for new artificial intelligence initiatives.

Jun 16, 2022 By Brandi Vincent