Autonomous weapons systems stories

Aug 17, 2026

Terra Industries raises $52M seed round to build defense tech for Global South

Nigerian defense technology startup Terra Industries has closed a $52 million seed round, including an additional $18 million in new funding, to develop autonomous warfare systems and security infrastructure for emerging markets. The company is opening its first office outside Africa in London while maintaining manufacturing operations in Ghana and Nigeria.

Aug 17, 20264 sources

Aug 12, 2026

NATO integrates AI-assisted drone operations while keeping lethal decisions with humans

NATO is incorporating artificial intelligence-assisted drone operations into its battlefield planning, with a policy framework that allows AI to control flight operations while reserving lethal decision-making authority for human operators.

Aug 12, 20261 source