Originally Posted by
etudiant
Seems a little over the top, just another automatic killing machine, not fundamentally different from trip mines, just that this one goes out looking for targets.
Hard to see this as all that different from 'free fire zones' , doubt there was much ethical judgement involved there either.
Imho, the main concern is that second tier countries such as Turkey are leading a 'revolution in military affairs' and neither the US nor NATO have been invited.
I disagree with your first paragraph. Trip mines are dumb and static. Free fire zones are controlled by humans. These drones actively seek targets and are effectively uncontrolled once launched. Thus they are a step towards autonomous robotic operations.
I agree with your second paragraph and find it quite concerning.