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AI-Enabled Magnetic Navigation Tested on Autonomous Attack Drone

September 9, 2026
oecd:2026-09-09-7a79View source ↗

What happened

Northrop Grumman and SandboxAQ successfully flight-tested the AI-powered AQNav magnetic navigation system on the Lumberjack autonomous attack drone. The system enables GPS-independent navigation in challenging environments, enhancing the drone's operational capabilities and raising concerns about future risks from AI-driven autonomous weapon platforms.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI-Enabled Magnetic Navigation Tested on Autonomous Attack Drone
2026-09-09