"I don't really care about platforms. I care about autonomous warfare, and are we really willing to take a step forward and embrace autonomous warfare," says the commander of SOUTHCOM.
By Patrick Tucker
Science & Technology Editor
May 29, 2026 09:07 PM ET
Special Operations
SOF Week
"I don't really care about platforms. I care about autonomous warfare," says the former leader of the Defense Autonomous Warfare…
Adm. Frank Bradley told the audience at SOF Week that before unleashing "violence," humans must be in the loop.
he remarks from Bradley come as his boss, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is pushing to rapidly evolve the military through AI.
US special operations leaders say future troops will need both battlefield toughness and tech skills as drones and AI reshape…
A 4-star general would lead the effort, should SASC’s version of the NDAA become law.
America's long-standing military dominance is being threatened amid the autonomous evolution, and the U.S. could be left behind.
