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US military deployed autonomous explosive boats in combat for the first time
The US military sent autonomous drone boats carrying explosives toward an Iranian naval port, marking the first operational use of this type of weapon. The attack occurred amid escalating regional conflict.
WHY IT MATTERS
This demonstrates that autonomous weapons systems are now in actual use in warfare, not just theory – and raises critical questions about control, civilian casualties, and precedent for other military powers.
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