This paper will explore the potential implications of autonomous weapons on human conflict. It will examine the advantages and disadvantages of using such weapons, as well as the ethical considerations that must be taken into account. The paper will also discuss the potential for autonomous weapons to be
A lethal autonomous weapon (LAW), also known as a lethal autonomous weapon system (LAWS), autonomous weapon system (AWS), robotic weapon, or killer robot, is a type of military drone or military robot, which is autonomous in that it can independently search for and engage targets based on programmed constraints and descriptions. As of 2025, most military drones and military robots are not truly autonomous. LAWs may engage in drone warfare in the air, on land, on water, underwater, or in space.