James Jay Carafano is a leading expert in national security and foreign policy challenges. The debate over the use of armed drones continues to dominate discussions about the future of war, and a new squabble is building behind the current controversy. Cognitive computing is not yet robust enough to field truly autonomous weapons, but in the future, militaries will be able to field weapons that can function with less supervision and guidance in an armed conflict, raising a new round of concerns over the legal and ethical implications of “remote” combat. Autonomous technology has the potential to increase U.S. effectiveness on the battlefield, while simultaneously alleviating cognitive burdens on leaders and decreasing damage and loss of life. Understanding the current legal framework will help address concerns over potential problems of employing autonomous technologies in combat environments.
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