
美國國防部長赫格塞斯宣布推動軍事採購革命,打破傳統官僚審批流程,下令新一代AI自主武器在條件允許時直接投入前線演訓與實戰環境中邊打邊測,以淘汰劣者、加速量產。五角大廈將成立由四星上將領導的自主作戰司令部,並在未來一年啟動先導計畫,將採購決策權下放至前線作戰司令部與戰鬥部隊,讓一線官兵與民間工程師、科技新創企業共同研發武器。同時導入新軍事專長架構,為無人系統操作員建立專屬升遷軌道。
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美國國防長期面臨軍事採購流程緩慢的問題,傳統武器從立項到成軍常需數年甚至十餘年,難以應付現代戰爭快速變化的需求。
美軍操作小型戰術無人示意圖。五角大廈推動採購革命,下令新一代AI自主武器打破漫長官僚審批,只要條件允許將直接投入前線演訓與實戰中驗證。(圖片取自AeroVironment官網)
〔編譯陳成良/綜合報導〕五角大廈長期為人詬病的牛步採購體制正面臨徹底顛覆。美國國防部長赫格塞斯宣布推動激進的軍事採購革命,痛批傳統軍火審批速度完全跟不上現代戰爭變化,下令美軍新一代AI自主武器打破漫長驗證流程,只要條件允許,將直接投入逼真演訓與實戰環境中邊打邊測,以淘汰劣者、加速擴大量產。
美國《軍事時報》(Military Times)報導,赫格塞斯9月30日在維吉尼亞州匡提科陸戰隊基地發表「部隊現況」演說時直言:「戰爭變化的速度,已遠遠超過支援它的官僚程序。」五角大廈除了籌設由四星上將領導的「自主作戰司令部」(AutoWarCom),更將在未來一年啟動過渡性的先導計畫,徹底改造武器研發模式。
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赫格塞斯將這套新機制定義為「作戰採購」(warfighting acquisition)。過往美軍從立項、招標到驗證成軍往往耗時數年甚至十餘年;新模式則直接打破官僚藩籬,將採購決策權與經費直接下放到前線作戰司令部與戰鬥部隊,讓一線官兵直接與民間工程師、科技新創企業在極短週期內共同研發與修改武器,甚至在戰場環境下直接測試系統極限。
決策直下作戰前線 武器邊打邊測
為了落實這項激進轉型,赫格塞斯指派國防創新單位(DIU)主任韋斯特(Owen West)與海軍海豹部隊資深士官長斯特拉瑟(Max Strasser)聯手主導先導計畫,以科技執行長搭配特戰營運長的組合打破軍種壁壘。
赫格塞斯強調,美軍不能只依賴昂貴的高端武器,必須採取「高低配」戰術,將大量低成本自主無人機比喻為暴風雨中的風雨,高端武器則是致命的閃電,兩者必須並存。
五角大廈也將開始導入全新的軍事專長架構(MOS),為未來的無人系統操作員建立專屬的軍職升遷軌道。赫格塞斯以烏克蘭戰場為例,強調現代戰爭需要的是能隨戰況快速調整的武器系統,美軍必須以符合戰爭演進的速度來開發、測試並修改自主裝備。
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未來一年內,美軍將完成自主作戰司令部的設立並啟動先導計畫
Likely · Within months
新軍事專長架構將為無人系統操作員建立專屬升遷軌道
Likely · Within months

After being stranded in Hawaii for more than a month, the first batch of F-16V Block70 fighter jets purchased by my country from the United States were confirmed to have taken off today. If the weather is stable, they are expected to fly back to Taitung Zhihang Base tomorrow morning and will become the backbone of eastern Taiwan's air defense.

The U.S. Navy announced a $5.1 billion contract with Huntington Ingalls Industries to replenish nuclear fuel and conduct complex overhauls for the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered USS Truman, which is expected to be completed in November 2031.

Ukrainian defence manufacturers are developing fast jet-powered interceptors and AI guidance systems to counter a new wave of Russian jet-powered drones targeting critical economic and energy infrastructure in Kyiv.

Legislator Wang Dingyu broke the news that two F-16V Block70 fighter jets (flight numbers 6727 and 6728) that were stranded in Hawaii for more than a month took off and returned to Taiwan today and are expected to arrive in 1-2 days. The delivery of this batch of fighters was delayed due to the integration of new systems. The Taiwan government is seeking non-cash compensation, and negotiations with the United States are progressing smoothly. The fighter aircraft is expected to fly back to Taitung Zhihang Base after undergoing repairs in Guam.

On September 30, U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth announced the establishment of the "Autonomous Combat Command" at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia, to enhance the U.S. military's large-scale autonomous and robotic combat capabilities, and launched six major action plans including the "New Generation U.S. Military Base" project and "Project Meridian," marking a new stage in the U.S. military's leadership model.

Belgium has decided to purchase 10 NASAMS air defense systems to rebuild its land-based air defense capabilities after about 20 years to deal with low-altitude threats such as cruise missiles and drones. The contract was signed by Kongsberg of Norway and is worth approximately 918 million euros. It is expected to reach initial combat capability through leasing in 2027 and receive its own equipment starting in 2028. This arms purchase was executed through the joint procurement structure of Belgium and the Netherlands. The total value of the overall air defense army construction project is approximately 3.1 billion euros, and also includes Sky Commando 30 air defense artillery vehicles, GM200 radar and other equipment. NASAMS adopts a decentralized architecture. Each system consists of a fire distribution center, radar and multiple missile launchers. It can carry AIM-120, AMRAAM-ER and AIM-9X missiles. The range of AMRAAM-ER is about 50 kilometers. The system is also currently used in the Ukrainian battlefield. As of February 2025, it has completed approximately 900 successful interceptions, with a hit rate of 94%. Belgium will re-establish the 9th Missile Wing of the Air Force to strengthen NATO's integrated air defense capabilities in Europe.