# Department of War Plans AUTOWARCOM Command

The Department of War plans to establish AUTOWARCOM as a combatant command with dedicated budget and acquisition authorities, targeting an October 1, 2027 start. Project Agincourt is intended to prototype a faster acquisition model connecting operational forces with autonomy and robotics companies. No contract award or solicitation is identified in the signal; contractors should expect potential future requirements as the command and acquisition approach take shape. The 2027 Defense R&D Summit, scheduled for February 4, 2027, will address AI, autonomy, unmanned systems, and related capabilities.

- The planned command’s dedicated acquisition authority could create a distinct route for autonomy and robotics capabilities; firms should assess how their solutions support operational needs and faster procurement.
- Project Agincourt’s prototype model emphasizes links between operational forces and industry, making mission relevance and the ability to engage with end users important positioning considerations.
- Contractors can consider attending the Defense R&D Summit on February 4, 2027, to discuss the named capability areas; the event is 91 days away as of November 5, 2026.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of War (DOW)
- Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM)
- Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
- U.S. Army (Army)

### Key Quotes
> This AUTOWARCOM is what’s going to create that multidomain, that domain synthesis that you need so that, from space to what we’re doing sub-sea in autonomy, is able to work together in a contested environment.
> — Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War

### Sources
- [Pentagon’s AUTOWARCOM & Project Agincourt Explained](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/pentagon-autowarcom-agincourt-drone-autonomy) - ExecutiveBiz