Rheinmetall liefert Bundeswehr Kamikaze-Drohnen
2026-04-22
T-online.de
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Rheinmetall will supply the German Bundeswehr with AI-powered loitering munitions capable of autonomously identifying and attacking targets. The €300 million contract covers a large, undisclosed number of drones, with deliveries starting in 2027. The autonomous nature of these weapons poses significant risks of harm in future military operations.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The drones described are autonomous loitering munitions, which by definition involve AI systems capable of autonomous target engagement. The event concerns the development and planned use of these AI-enabled weapons, which could plausibly lead to injury or harm to persons and other serious consequences. Since the delivery and use are planned for the future and no harm has yet occurred, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident.[AI generated]