Cutting-Edge Technology

Autonomous and unmanned forces:@NAVSOUS4THFLT's #FLEX2026 exercise in Key West, Florida, last week advanced SOUTHCOM objectives to leverage cutting-edge technology to support the National Defense Strategy.

The exercise formed the foundation of the newly established SOUTHCOM… pic.twitter.com/30q8i7I0eb

— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) May 8, 2026

… Autonomous Warfare Command (SAWC), which will work closely with Dept of War's Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), and partner nations to employ cost-effective autonomous, semi-autonomous, and unmanned platforms and systems to counter threats and challenges in the region.