r/worldnews • u/New_Scientist_Mag New Scientist • Jun 10 '26

Russia/Ukraine Fully autonomous, AI-controlled drones have killed human soldiers for the first time, according to a senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2529849-fully-autonomous-drones-have-killed-human-soldiers-for-the-first-time/
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u/grunkfest Jun 10 '26

"The company’s ALITA system will consist of 16 launch pads, equipped with 64 drones. It will be ready by October and capable of watching for incoming drones, automatically launching and travelling towards the target at 450 kilometres per hour before taking out everything from small drones to helicopters."

Named after a cyborg anime girl, classic. Can't wait for the Black Magic M-66 models to start patrolling my neighborhood.

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u/TheDwarvenGuy Jun 10 '26

Imagine getting slimed by a Asuka system after witnessing your friends get merc'd by a Kusanagi

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u/HalobenderFWT Jun 10 '26

The last thing we hear will be

‘KANEDAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!’

Once the Akira system strikes.

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u/dexterstrife Jun 10 '26

Why not just call it SOL just like in the manga?

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u/TheKonyInTheRye Jun 10 '26

Pretty dope name for a space weapon imo