Guerre électronique : Dassault Aviation et Harmattan lancent Namib
2026-07-13
La Tribune
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Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI successfully demonstrated a collaborative mission where an AI-powered NAMIB electronic warfare payload on a drone detected and geolocated enemy radar, relaying the data to a Rafale F4 fighter for a simulated strike. The test highlights future risks of autonomous AI in military targeting operations.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use and development of an AI system (Namib) with autonomous capabilities in electronic warfare, which is a military application with inherent risks of harm. Although the demonstration was simulated and no actual harm occurred, the deployment and development of such AI-enabled autonomous combat systems plausibly could lead to significant harms including injury, disruption, or violations of rights if used in real conflict. Therefore, this event constitutes an AI Hazard due to the credible risk posed by the development and potential use of AI-powered autonomous electronic warfare systems.[AI generated]