NATO plans to fortify its eastern edge using drones, sensors, and artificial intelligence in a massive network designed to spot and help repel a potential Russian attack.
As part of that plan, some systems may increasingly operate autonomously; however, humans will still decide what targets they engage.
Western officials say that the NATO alliance is exploring AI-assisted drone operations as part of the broad effort to bolster its defenses. The aim, however, isn’t full autonomy; instead, machines could help pilot the drones, while human operators ultimately make the call on what they strike.
The approach echoes Ukraine’s pursuits. The embattled…
