Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG)
Coverage of Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG) in the Nexus archive.
- The AI race isn’t about models, it’s about infrastructure—and the U.S. is still far ahead
The article argues that U.S. dominance in AI stems from control of infrastructure like data centers, cloud computing, and AI servers, not just model performance. It highlights Nvidia's 85% market share in AI chips and its ecosystem, including partnerships with cloud providers and defense contracts, as central to American technological hegemony.
- The $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Without a Strategy
The article critiques the FY 2027 U.S. defense budget of $1.5 trillion as being driven by an arbitrary target set by President Trump rather than strategic priorities. Todd Harrison of the American Enterprise Institute highlights that the budget includes all three fighter jet programs (F-15s, F-35s, and sixth-generation fighters) without making tradeoffs, and contains large, vaguely defined line items like the $54 billion Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG).
- AI, Autonomous Weapons, and the Pentagon’s $55 Billion Bet on Future War
The U.S. Department of Defense is requesting a $55 billion budget for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG) in 2027, a significant increase from $225 million in 2026, to accelerate development of AI-driven autonomous weapons. Concerns were raised about outdated governance frameworks (DoD 3000.09) and the global AI arms race, particularly with China.
- US military launches first-ever autonomous warfare command to deploy unmanned systems across Latin America
The U.S. military has established the first autonomous warfare command, the SOUTHCOM Autonomous Warfare Command (SAWC), to deploy unmanned systems across Latin America. The initiative, led by Gen. Francis Donovan, aims to counter narcoterrorist and cartel networks, enhance regional security, and leverage emerging technologies like AI and autonomous platforms.
- Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations’ military budgets
The US Pentagon's FY2027 budget includes a $53.6 billion investment in drones and counter-drone technology, surpassing many nations' defense budgets. The funds are allocated under the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), which received a significant budget increase from $226 million in FY2026. The spending aims to enhance production, training, logistics, and defense systems for drone operations.