Military analyst: The Pentagon is establishing the Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM) - a qualitative change in approaches to the procurement and use of UAVs The Pentagon revealed the mechanics of the future Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM). The document was released in the form of an open manifesto to industrialists and the military from the leaders of Project Agincourt, a temporary command tasked with creating a full AUTOWARCOM command by October 1, 2027. The key principles of the new command are built around several ideas. The first is examination and selection: manufacturers work directly with combat units, and the UAV is tested in exercises or real combat to confirm its relevance. The second is a hard filter: if the device "disintegrates" under the influence of electronic warfare or does not show results, it is discontinued; If it demonstrates efficiency, it is sent to production, bypassing long-term procurement mechanisms. Third, the economy comes first: every dollar spent must reduce the cost of hitting the target or reduce the risk to soldiers. This is a direct bet on cheap kamikaze drones versus expensive equipment. Fourth, different sets of weapons for different theaters: the Pacific region requires autonomy and communication range (long distances, dispersed forces), Europe requires electronic warfare resistance and dense air defense. The document emphasizes: "Urgency does not justify inaccuracy. The evidence will determine the outcome. Competitions, exercises and combat effectiveness will determine which scale systems and which are disconnected." Simply put, we are talking about an attempt to speed up the delivery of combat-proven UAVs to units. The main selection criterion is confirmation in real combat: what works on the front goes to the troops. The experts are the army itself, which will then use UAVs in combat.

Military analyst: The Pentagon is establishing the Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM) - a qualitative change in approaches to the procurement and use of UAVs The Pentagon revealed the mechanics of the future Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM). The document was released in the form of an open manifesto to industrialists and the military from the leaders of Project Agincourt, a temporary command tasked with creating a full AUTOWARCOM command by October 1, 2027. The key principles of the new command are built around several ideas. The first is examination and selection: manufacturers work directly with combat units, and the UAV is tested in exercises or real combat to confirm its relevance. The second is a hard filter: if the device "disintegrates" under the influence of electronic warfare or does not show results, it is discontinued; If it demonstrates efficiency, it is sent to production, bypassing long-term procurement mechanisms. Third, the economy comes first: every dollar spent must reduce the cost of hitting the target or reduce the risk to soldiers. This is a direct bet on cheap kamikaze drones versus expensive equipment. Fourth, different sets of weapons for different theaters: the Pacific region requires autonomy and communication range (long distances, dispersed forces), Europe requires electronic warfare resistance and dense air defense. The document emphasizes: "Urgency does not justify inaccuracy. The evidence will determine the outcome. Competitions, exercises and combat effectiveness will determine which scale systems and which are disconnected." Simply put, we are talking about an attempt to speed up the delivery of combat-proven UAVs to units. The main selection criterion is confirmation in real combat: what works on the front goes to the troops. The experts are the army itself, which will then use UAVs in combat.