SOUTHCOM Commander Discusses Shift to Autonomous Warfare Systems
The U.S. Southern Command leader said focus should move from traditional platforms to autonomous systems. The comments came during an interview with Defense One.
riotimesonline.comThe officer, who previously led the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, said the emphasis belongs on systems that operate without direct human control.
Defense One published the interview on June 2, 2026.
The discussion covered how autonomous systems could change operations in the region. The commander indicated that decisions about equipment should center on what enables independent action rather than on specific hardware. No additional operational details or timelines were provided in the published exchange.
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