Hegsas: US establishes autonomous combat command, plans to invest $74 billion

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US Defense Secretary Hergeuse announced the establishment of the "Autonomous Warfare Command" aimed at enhancing the US military's large-scale autonomous and robotic combat capabilities. The command's jurisdiction covers drones, artificial intelligence, and command and control systems. The Pentagon plans to double its spending in the field of autonomous warfare and proposes a budget of $74 billion for drone and anti drone technology in its budget application. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)

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