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Senate Seeks New Robot Warfare Command.

June 16, 2026
Senate Seeks New Robot Warfare Command.
U.S. Air National Guard / 1st Lt. Samantha Root

The Pentagon is on the verge of a massive overhaul, with Senators pushing for a new, top-secret autonomous warfare-focused combatant command. The latest version of the annual defense policy bill has just been revealed, and it's got everyone talking. According to sources, the Senate Armed Services Committee wants the Defense Department to create a new command that will be led by a four-star general, with the power to integrate and rapidly develop unmanned systems. But what does this mean for the future of warfare, and will it be a game-changer for the US military?

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