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Ukraine's former defense minister launches 'Manhattan Project' for killer robots

Original: Ukraine’s former defense minister launches ‘Manhattan Project’ for killer robots Mykhailo Fedorov told Defense News he w

Ukraine's former defense minister and current minister of digital transformation Mykhailo Fedorov has announced an ambitious effort to develop autonomous battlefield robots, likened to a 'Manhattan Project'. He told Defense News he wants humanoid-like robots deployed on the battlefield within six months and an assault carried out without infantry within a year. The plan highlights Ukraine's push to lead in military AI and robotics amid the ongoing war with Russia.

Why now: The ambitious timeline and comparison to the Manhattan Project for lethal autonomous weapons raise striking questions about the future of warfare.

Mykhailo FedorovUkraineDefense NewsRussia

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