
ヘグセス米国防長官は9月30日、無人機などによる自律型戦闘に対応する統合軍『自律型戦争軍』を2027年10月1日までに創設すると発表。また、イーロン・マスク氏らが共同責任者となる『未来の戦争』研究プロジェクトを立ち上げ、120日以内に成果をまとめる予定。一方で、米軍の将官20%削減を表明し、肥大化した本部組織から戦闘部隊への人員再配分だと正当化した。
AI-generated summary
米国は無人機の調達・試験・配備について全面的に見直しを行っており、長期的な軍事優位を確保するための取り組みの一環として、自律型戦争軍の創設と未来の戦争研究プロジェクトを立ち上げている。
【ワシントン時事】ヘグセス米国防長官は9月30日、無人機などによる自律型戦闘に対応する統合軍を新たに創設することを明らかにした。南部バージニア州の海兵隊基地で演説した。
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新設される統合軍は「自律型戦争軍」と称し、2027年10月1日までに立ち上げる予定。米紙ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル(電子版)によれば、国防総省が、無人機の調達や試験、配備について全面的に見直す取り組みの一環。
また、国防総省は、実業家イーロン・マスク氏らが共同責任者を務め、「未来の戦争」を研究するプロジェクトを立ち上げる。米軍の長期的な優位を確保することが狙いで、120日以内に研究成果をまとめる予定という。
一方でヘグセス氏は、米軍の将官の20%削減を表明した。これまで「肥大化した本部組織から戦闘部隊への人員の再配分だ」と主張しており、同氏は「メディアは粛清と言うが、必要最低限のものだ」と正当化した。
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
自律型戦争軍が2027年10月1日までに正式に立ち上げられる
Likely · Within years
イーロン・マスク氏らの『未来の戦争』研究プロジェクトが120日以内に成果をまとめる
Possible · Within months

On October 1, the government began implementing ``active cyber defense'' in conjunction with the enforcement of the Act on Strengthening Cyber Capabilities. The police and Self-Defense Forces detect signs of an attack and take measures to infiltrate the other party's server and render it harmless. Aim to strengthen public-private collaboration and ensure the safety of core infrastructure.

On the 30th, the US Department of Defense announced the completion of a mission in Iraq aimed at eliminating the Islamic State (IS) extremist group, and US troops were withdrawn. The Iraqi military presence since 2014 has come to an end, and the Iraqi government will now be responsible for maintaining public order. Concerns have also been raised about Iran's expanding influence and deteriorating security.

The U.S. military is planning to move the mobile intermediate-range missile launcher ``Typhon'' to Kadena Air Base in mid-October. The Ministry of Defense has asked for understanding on the grounds that it will strengthen deterrence, but local governments are concerned about permanent deployment and are calling for its withdrawal.

The Ministry of Defense will launch the Small Business Innovation System (SBIR) on October 2 to introduce cutting-edge technology from emerging companies. The aim is to accelerate the development of technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles and base environment improvements by introducing screening and expense payments for each development stage and encouraging the entry of companies with cash flow issues.

This month, Russian attacks on the Kyiv area of Ukraine's capital are at their highest frequency since March 2022, according to an analysis by AFP news agency based on data from a US NGO. The number of such attacks reached 118 between September 1st and 18th, showing that drones and other devices are being used at an unprecedented pace.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that it launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan from around Wonsan, Gangwon Province, in eastern North Korea, at around 3:00 p.m. and 5:50 p.m. on the 20th. It is assumed that both fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, and no damage has been confirmed. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi condemned the move as a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions and announced that he had lodged a strong protest with North Korea through the embassy in Beijing.