Autonomous Systems

Defense autonomy programs, signals, and decision-shaping activity

Autonomous systems across defense remain largely in an experimentation and transition phase. Funding and activity are concentrated in prototype development, integration testing, and orchestration software, with procurement authority still tightly constrained.

Signals in this domain tend to surface first through innovation programs, senior leader statements, and selective contract awards rather than large-scale buys.

Autonomous systems in the field

Platforms

Physical autonomous vehicles and systems

Payloads

Sensors, munitions, and mission-specific effects

Software

Autonomy, orchestration, and control logic