The Pentagon's recent budget proposal includes a staggering $54 billion allocation for the newly established Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), which represents a 24,000% increase compared to last year's funding. This initiative is aimed at enhancing autonomous and remotely operated systems in air, land, and sea operations, including the ambitious 'Drone Dominance' program. Former CIA director David Petraeus described this as the largest commitment to autonomous warfare in history, but he, along with other experts, cautioned that the military and AI companies are unprepared for the associated risks. Concerns were raised about the lack of military doctrine for deploying autonomous systems, such as drone swarms, and the necessity for substantial training for military leaders. The Pentagon is also navigating a dispute with AI company Anthropic regarding the use of its technology for autonomous weapons. While some industry leaders view this funding as a positive response to evolving battlefield technologies, critics argue that the money might be better spent on existing technologies or partnerships with foreign drone producers, particularly those in Ukraine who are currently testing effective solutions in combat.