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Military drones set to get stronger chemical weapons and could soon make their OWN decisions during mission
Sarah Griffiths
F:W Jan. 9, 2014
- The U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) revealed its Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap, setting out its technology aims for the next 25 years
- Its plans include drone-bombs that can hunt in 'swarms' from a mothership
- Next-generation unmanned aircraft will likely be equipped with better sensors and navigational equipment, plus superior autonomous systems
Drones that can choose to deviate from a set mission and hunt in ‘swarms’ could be patrolling skies within the next 25 years, according to a new roadmap.
Unmanned aircraft carrying stronger chemical weapons could also be on the horizon, the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) revealed in its Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap.
While the document sets out plans for unmanned maritime, land and air vehicles, there is a lot of focus on the future capability of controversial drones, which, if the plans come to fruition, could deviate from mission commands set by humans if they spot a better target.
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