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Drone Swarms and Autonomy: Where the Line Actually Is
Most "AI swarm" claims describe automation, not autonomy. CSIS found no verifiable evidence Russian swarming has been fielded. What has been, and what hasn't.
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Autonomous Weapons Systems: Policy, Law, and Compliance in 2026
Defense industry guide to autonomous weapons policy — DoD Directive 3000.09, the FY2026 NDAA waiver provision, UN CCW talks, and compliance implications.
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Affordable Mass and the Replicator Initiative: Lessons from Scaling Attritable Autonomy
The Replicator initiative and the affordable mass problem — what worked, what didn't, and what scaling attritable autonomous systems actually requires.
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Collaborative Combat Aircraft: CCA Increment 1, Increment 2, and the Loyal Wingman Market
Analysis of the USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft program — YFQ-42, YFQ-44, Increment 2 requirements, production plans, and the autonomous wingman market.
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Drone Swarms in 2026: Technology, Doctrine, and Programs
Military drone swarm technology in 2026 — Drone Crucible demonstrations, swarm autonomy architectures, the Chinese ATLAS system, and counter-swarm defense.