# Army Centralizes Autonomous Systems Acquisitions

The U.S. Army is establishing a command focused on autonomous systems and plans to create a dedicated acquisition executive to centralize purchases of priority capabilities. The Army is targeting fielding by fiscal 2028. The planned effort identifies a potential shift in how the service organizes and buys autonomous warfare capabilities, but no solicitation, contract value, or funding source has been announced. A broader proposed joint command remains dependent on congressional legislation.

- Contractors working on autonomous fires, combat vehicles, watercraft resupply, breaching, reconnaissance and targeting systems, and drones or robots operating with crewed platforms should map their capabilities to the Army’s stated priorities.
- The planned acquisition structure may change how requirements and purchases are organized; companies should track forthcoming organizational details, requirements, and funding decisions identified by the Army.
- No specific procurement is open yet, so the fiscal 2028 fielding target should be treated as a program objective, not a proposal deadline or award timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command (FASCOM)
- Autonomous Warfare Command (AutoWarCom)
- Army Transformation and Training Command (T2COM)

### Key Quotes
> We are forging the U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command to get cutting-edge technology into the hands of soldiers, while prioritizing autonomy in our formations, our acquisitions, and our training to dominate the future of warfare.
> — Adam Telle, Acting Army Secretary

### Sources
- [US Army to stand up command for unmanned and autonomous warfare](https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/10/13/us-army-to-stand-up-command-for-unmanned-and-autonomous-warfare) - Defense News