# Pentagon creates 'Autowarcom' to expand AI and drone capabilities

https://mins.news/en/item/81061

- Reuters, 2026-09-30 22:30 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/pentagon-creates-autowarcom-expand-ai-drone-capabilities-2026-09-30/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abd8d7ca32b7800017301d1

> US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday the creation of a new military command focused on developing and supplying autonomous and robotic capabilities throughout the US military.

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