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DARPA tests autonomous vehicles that team up to find enemy targets

25 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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25 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 25 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

DARPA demonstrated autonomous unmanned ground vehicles using satellite imagery to identify targets and execute simulated strikes with mandatory human approval, as part of the RACER program at Fort Knox. The program aims to enable off-road military vehicles to operate autonomously in complex terrain while maintaining human control over lethal actions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

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You face an imminent norm where autonomous vehicles identify and engage targets only with human consent. This puts the spotlight on designing interfaces that keep human approval seamless while keeping autonomy fast and effective.

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