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Will fully autonomous killer drones be the next step in modern warfare?

Drones have become a major part of modern warfare but the vast majority still require a human to control them. But companies are now developing drones that are powered by AI and can operate autonomously. A recent report in โ€œNew Scientistโ€ claimed that for the first time, fully au

Will fully autonomous killer drones be the next step in modern warfare?
France 24 โ€” 12 June 2026
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Drones have become a major part of modern warfare but the vast majority still require a human to control them. But companies are now developing drones that are powered by AI and can operate autonomously. A recent report in โ€œNew Scientistโ€ claimed that for the first time, fully autonomous drones have actually been used to deadly effect on the battlefield in Ukraine. Monte Francis has the details.

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