Gen. Frank Donovan Discusses Autonomous Warfare and Its Future in U.S. Defense
Gen. Frank Donovan, formerly of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG) and now leading U.S. Southern Command, is focusing on integrating autonomous warfare technologies into military operations. During an interview, Donovan emphasized the importance of synchronizing autonomous systems with military needs, highlighting a $50 billion budget request for these technologies. He discussed the challenges of aligning these systems with existing military structures and the need for open architecture to facilitate integration. Donovan also addressed the importance of battlefield networks for autonomous warfare, particularly in environments where electronic warfare is prevalent, such as in Ukraine. He stressed the need for military leaders to adapt to new technologies and delegate authority to lower levels to maximize the potential of autonomous systems. 
