autonomous drones
Coverage of autonomous drones in the Nexus archive.
- Defense Giants Invest Record Funds into Tech Startups
Global defense contractors have invested a record $4.1 billion in venture capital rounds for military startups this year, focusing on autonomous drones and interceptor missiles. US-based Lockheed Martin and UK-based BAE Systems are leading this effort, aligning with a strategic shift in European governmental defense policies.
- 'Civilians will be put in harm's way' expert warns as first autonomous drone kills revealed
A Ukrainian defense industry official confirmed a two-year-old test involving fully autonomous drones that caused confirmed casualties. Oxford professor Mariarosaria Taddeo warned these systems cannot distinguish between combatants and civilians, putting non-combatants at risk.
- 'Civilians will be put in harm's way' expert warns as first autonomous drone kill revealed
A Ukrainian defense industry figure confirmed a test of fully autonomous drones that caused casualties, according to New Scientist. Oxford professor Mariarosaria Taddeo warned these systems are indiscriminate, risking civilian harm by failing to distinguish between combatants and non-combatants.