US military is planning to use AI-powered machine guns to counter drone attacks
With drones often being a low-cost yet lethal danger to troops stationed abroad, an AI-driven weapons system, like ACS’ AI-powered machine gun is being considered as a game-changer for military defences across the world Military leaders, especially in the Middle East, have been raising alarms about the ease with which commercial drones can be weaponised, making them a top security concern. With drones often being a low-cost yet lethal danger to troops stationed abroad, this AI-driven system is being considered as a game-changer for military defences. This isn’t just about bragging rights; it’s a potentially vital shift in how the US military could counter drone threats on the battlefield. The US military has been exploring all kinds of options to make traditional firearms more effective, from developing new types of ammunition to attaching jammers that scramble drones’ signals.
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