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Artificial intelligence drones and autonomous vehicles: This is the arsenal that the U.S. is ...
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Southern Command has established the SAWC Autonomous Warfare Command at Guantanamo Naval Base to integrate AI, unmanned systems, and advanced communications for power projection in Latin America and the Caribbean. This includes deploying maritime drones like the Corsair and conducting AI-driven military exercises amidst rising tensions with Cuba over drone threats.
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You are facing a new military model where AI and autonomous vehicles shape operational advantage in Latin America. Expect defence contracts to increasingly favour providers of advanced unmanned naval and aerial systems.
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