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Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time

New Scientist · Jun 10, 2026, 1:00 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry told New Scientist that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casualties

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