The Pentagon announced the creation of the Autonomous Warfare Command, or Autowarcom, on September 30, 2026. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the announcement during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. Autowarcom will become the 12th US combatant command and the first since Space Command was established in 2019. The command will develop and oversee AI and drone capabilities across the military, with a projected stand-up date of October 1, 2027. The Pentagon has requested $54.6 billion for fiscal year 2027 to support these initiatives.
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