As unmanned ground, air, and maritime vehicles make their way onto the battlefield, how can these vehicles be used to support logistics, evacuate wounded soldiers, and identify and act upon threats? What technologies enable autonomous vehicles to navigate GPS-denied areas and complete missions in communications-degraded environments? What is the role of the warfighter and the war planner in this new age of autonomy? The next major conflict will be decided in no small part by how state and non-state actors answer these questions.
This presentation will provide an overview of the current state of autonomous vehicles actively used in the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the technology that underpins their success, and the challenges presented by their adaptation.
