GoKawiilPentagon establishes Autonomous Warfare Command under Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new military command, the Autonomous Warfare Command, tasked with building and deploying autonomous and robotic systems across the U.S. military. Speaking at Quantico during a 'State of the Force' address, Hegseth said the command will be led by a four-star officer and cited cheap computing power and advanced manufacturing as drivers of low-cost precision weapons.
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The move signals a Pentagon shift toward prioritizing drones, AI and mass-producible systems over costly traditional weapons platforms, which Hegseth suggested is a response to unsustainable defense spending. Creating a dedicated four-star command could accelerate bureaucratic prioritization of autonomous warfare technology, though how it will coordinate with existing branches remains unclear. The announcement also reflects broader global military trends toward AI-enabled and low-cost precision strike capabilities.
- Pentagon creates 'Autonomous Warfare Command' led by a four-star officer
- Hegseth cited cheap compute and commercial manufacturing as enabling low-cost precision weapons
- Announcement made alongside other changes, including a new office of religious affairs
Source: news.slashdot.org, 2026-10-01
Published there as: “Pentagon Creates 'Autowarcom' to Expand AI and Drone Capabilities”
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