What Does SOUTHCOM's New Autonomous Warfare Command Herald?
War on the Rocks
- Published
- May 12, 2026
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- 27:11
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- Last updated
- May 20, 2026
Discusses Gen. Frank Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command, sat down with Ryan to discuss the vision beh…
Summary
Gen. Frank Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command, sat down with Ryan to discuss the vision behind the command's new Autonomous Warfare Command and what it signals for the future of military operations in the Western Hemisphere. Donovan explains how SOUTHCOM aims to move drones and autonomous systems beyond tactical experimentation and connect them t…
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Gen. Frank Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command, sat down with Ryan to discuss the vision behind the command's new Autonomous Warfare Command and what it signals for the future of military operations in the Western Hemisphere. Donovan explains how SOUTHCOM aims to move drones and autonomous systems beyond tactical experimentation and connect them to strategic effect: disrupting cartel networks designated as terrorist organizations, strengthening cooperation with allies and partners, and g