Intelligence on machines that act
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The rulebooks being written for autonomous machines — certification, liability, airspace, export controls and AI governance.
European regulators continue to refine the framework for beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations, with utilities, rail operators and energy companies expected to be among the biggest beneficiaries as cross-border approvals become more consistent.
Ten-year procurement cycles cannot govern software that retrains monthly. Until contracting reform catches up, allied militaries will keep buying obsolete autonomy at exquisite prices.
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