{
  "id": 11051231,
  "title": "Pentagon creates 'Autowarcom' to expand AI and drone capabilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/pentagon-creates-autowarcom-to-expand-ai-and-drone-capabilities-11051231",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-30T23:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261001/pentagon-creates-autowarcom-to-expand-ai-and-drone-capabilities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pentagon has announced the establishment of a new military command focused on developing and utilizing autonomous and robotic capabilities across the US military. This command, named Autonomous Warfare Command, underscores the rapidly evolving nature of warfare and the necessity to advance systems such as drones and artificial intelligence. The creation of a new command is unprecedented, as the last one was US Space Command, established in 2019. This move reflects the Pentagon's strategy to transition away from expensive conventional weapons platforms towards more affordable, AI-driven autonomous systems that have demonstrated decisive advantages in recent conflicts. During a speech at Quantico, Virginia, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth introduced the command, announcing it would be overseen by a four-star officer. Hegseth emphasized in his address, titled \"State of the Force,\" that the speed of modern warfare is outpacing the processes designed to support it, along with other military changes, including additional developments.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced the creation of a new military command that would be dedicated to building and providing autonomous and robotic capabilities across the US military. The command, which Hegseth said would be called \"Autonomous Warfare Command,\" highlights the rapidly changing nature of warfare and the need to make progress on systems like drones…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Pentagon creates 'Autowarcom' to expand AI and drone capabilities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/pentagon-creates-autowarcom-to-expand-ai-and-drone-capabilities",
        "published": "2026-09-30T22:52:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}