In the not-too-distant future, tasks such as resupplying ground combat units in theater could be performed by autonomous systems, sparing soldiers the risks of exposure to improvised explosive devices and other hazards, according to the Army chief of staff. Gen. Mark Milley, speaking at a March 10 conference hosted by the New America Foundation, predicted that "10 to 15 years from now, robots are going to be a very significant component" of ground combat operations. Milley explained that while "robotics...
