What Happened
High-Level Position Oversees Development Of Military Autonomous Systems
The Pentagon has established a new high-level role to oversee the development of most military autonomous systems. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum creating the position, which is similar to previous offices set up for priority programs like Golden Dome. The move is seen as a sign of the growing importance of autonomous systems in military operations. According to Aviation Week, the new role will be responsible for coordinating the development of autonomous systems across the military, reported by Brian Everstine.