This month, the UK’s Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) reported that the AUKUS nations – Australia, the UK and the US – have successfully tested AI-enabled uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) that empower human operators to detect and neutralize ground targets.
Cutting-edge AI-enabled AUKUS drone tests highlight the alliance’s push for tech-driven military superiority but industrial limitations and Chinese market dominance may undermine its readiness for future conflicts.