This Foreign Affairs article by Petraeus and Flanagan examines the emerging autonomous warfare capabilities already being deployed in Ukraine, arguing that the U.S. military faces critical gaps in drone production, doctrine, and command structures needed to compete in an era where autonomous systems will operate in coordinated formations without continuous human control. The article emphasizes that military advantage will accrue to nations that first develop operational concepts and organizational structures for autonomous systems, not merely those with the largest drone fleets.
TIME reports on Foundation's Phantom MK-1 humanoid robot being developed and deployed for military applications, including testing in Ukraine and U.S. military contracts worth $24M, while highlighting debates over autonomous weapon autonomy, ethical concerns, and international opposition to lethal autonomous weapon systems.
Moscow experienced widespread internet and mobile outages starting March 3, 2026, attributed by Russian authorities to security concerns. Citizens responded by purchasing alternative communication tools (pagers up 73%, radios 27%, landlines 25%) and maps, while economic losses were estimated at $12.5 million daily.