3000.09 Archives

DIU consults Pentagon policy shop to move Replicator technology at ‘responsible speed’

Defense Innovation Unit officials are engaging closely with DOD’s policy team regarding the application of Directive 3000.09 for autonomous weapons.

Feb 14, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Congress wants alerts on any DOD autonomous weapons policy revamps

Lawmakers moved to require new oversight regarding DOD Directive 3000.09 via the fiscal 2024 NDAA.

Dec 13, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Marisol Walker; Source: DVIDS

After 3000.09 update, DOD stays quiet on lethal autonomous weapon reviews

Pentagon officials have emphasized the department’s intent to operate in a trustworthy manner — but repeatedly declined to share any information about specific weapons in the context…

Oct 27, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Col. Tucker Hamilton speaks to the crowd at the 96th Operations Group change of command ceremony July 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

What the Pentagon can learn from the saga of the rogue AI-enabled drone ‘thought experiment’

DefenseScoop asked national security and AI experts to reflect on the overarching miscommunication.

Jun 14, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Pentagon identifies early focus areas for autonomous weapons policy update

DOD officials will be focusing on outdated review processes and accounting for new artificial intelligence initiatives.

Jun 16, 2022 By Brandi Vincent