Event Brief
Caine says autonomous systems will “hunt” formations
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said AI and autonomous systems are changing the character of war. He warned that future formations will be “hunted” by autonomous systems, implying the US military must adapt to that threat.
WHO: Gen. Dan Caine
WHAT: Said autonomous systems will “hunt” military formations and that the US military must adapt as AI changes war.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 12:41 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He was reacting to the impact of AI and autonomous systems on the character of war.
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