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UK prepares for autonomous weapons amid rising global threats

Jun 2, 2026, 12:14 PM20
(Update: Jun 5, 2026, 7:00 AM)
constitutional monarchy in Western Europe (1707–1800)
country in north-west Europe

UK prepares for autonomous weapons amid rising global threats

  • Al Carns highlighted the need for the UK to prepare for adversaries using lethal automated systems without human oversight.
  • Current UK policy mandates human involvement in targeting, but there are discussions about loosening these rules.
  • The UK is reviewing its legal framework for uncrewed and autonomous weapons to adapt to modern threats.
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