DARPA RACER Robots Armed With Anduril Drones Hunt Targets Alone, but Only a Human Can Fire

DARPA demonstrated four autonomous ground vehicles carrying reconnaissance and strike payloads at Fort Knox, Kentucky, on October 15, 2026, with human approval required for every engagement. Overland AI vehicles used autonomy developed through the RACER program and carried Anduril one-way attack platforms during a scenario linking satellite imagery to ground reconnaissance and simulated target engagement. The robotic team navigated, searched and detected targets autonomously, then paused for operator instructions before proceeding with a strike. Requested by European Command to explore robotic operations beyond friendly front lines, the demonstration will be followed by soldier feedback activities expected in December.