OBSERVATORY / REGULATION
DoD Directive 3000.09 — Autonomy in Weapon Systems
Directive 3000.09 establishes DoD policy and review requirements for autonomy in weapon systems. The official directive controls; this neutral summary does not characterize any specific system's compliance.
Rule snapshot
| Jurisdiction | United States Department of Defense |
|---|---|
| Regulator | U.S. Department of Defense |
| Topic | autonomous weapon systems |
| Effective date | Jan 2023 |
| Current status | Current |
Published requirements
- appropriate levels of human judgment
- testing and evaluation
- senior review for covered systems
- legal and safety review
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This educational summary is not legal or operational authorization. Rules, waivers and local restrictions can change.