Accession Number:

AD1175999

Title:

The Ethics Surrounding Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems in Future Conflict

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Master's Thesis]

Corporate Author:

MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA

Personal Author(s):

• Pratten, Robert B.

Report Date:

2015-04-27

Pagination or Media Count:

33

Abstract:

Lethal autonomous weapons systems LAWS can safely and effectively integrate with military architecture to cover a range of conventional military options. They can operate in accordance with the Law of Armed Conflict LOAC despite the numerous ethical issues surrounding their use. The US should pursue LAWS that will operate with time and geographic constraints and not target humans in order to avoid potential war atrocities.

Descriptors:

• autonomous weapons
• target recognition
• unmanned systems
• warfare
• air force
• international relations
• urban areas
• control systems
• conventional warfare
• unmanned aerial vehicles
• weapons effects
• arms control
• autonomy
• detectors
• treaties
• united states
• combat operations

Subject Categories:

• Defense Systems

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]