# US Army creates autonomous systems command, memo indicates

_Published Friday, October 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM EDT · Robotics, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

The US Army is creating an autonomous systems command and appointing an acquisition executive to prioritize buying, Axios reported, citing a memo. The move follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement of the Meridian and Agincourt robotic warfare projects.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261002/p22#a261002p22)

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