Revolution in Military Affairs Drone Warfare in the 21st Century
Jun 26, 2025
Join Brian Bachman, CEO of AimLock, as he dives into the world of drone warfare and autonomous targeting. With two decades of experience, he discusses the intricate balance of human-machine teamwork and the challenges of training across generations. Bachman emphasizes the importance of command in a decentralized structure, outlines different levels of autonomy, and warns against the commercialization risks in defense. He highlights the limits of battlefield transparency and cautions not to overstate drones' roles while advocating for innovative procurement strategies.
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Automating The Kill Chain
- AimLock focuses on automating the kill chain from target acquisition to engagement handoff.
- Automating sensor-to-shooter reduces decision time and enhances battlefield effectiveness.
From Lab Scientist To Defense Entrepreneur
- Brian began his career as a government research scientist with access to lab automation.
- That experience motivated him to push technologies toward practical use for warfighters.
Human-Machine Teaming Is The Bottleneck
- Human-machine teaming is the core challenge when adding autonomy to operations.
- Different generations adapt to automation unevenly based on prior manual skills.
