Pentagon unveils AutoWarCom, a new four-star command to put AI, drones and robots at the center of warfare
Hegseth announced the initiative during his September 30 State of the Force address at Quantico, Virginia. A four-star officer will lead the command, which would join the military's existing 11 combatant commands. The last addition was US Space Command in 2019. Read Entire Article
The Pentagon has unveiled AutoWarCom, a new four-star command aimed at integrating AI, drones, and robots into warfare, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's September 30 State of the Force address at Quantico, Virginia. This new command, called AutoWarCom, will join the existing 11 combatant commands and will be led by a four-star officer.
Hegseth highlighted the rapid pace of war, driven by cheap compute, superintelligence, and advanced commercial manufacturing, which have led to the proliferation of low-cost, high-precision strike capabilities. He emphasized that AutoWarCom will accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems, including drones and AI-enhanced command and control systems.
The initiative aims to address the high cost of war by promoting cheaper, modular aircraft and introducing military specialties dedicated to autonomy. However, the command's leadership and structure remain unclear, and authorization from Congress is needed to establish it by October 1, 2027.
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