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The debate over autonomous weapons is not only about software performance. It concerns predictability, accountability and the place of human judgment in decisions involving force.
Trust affects whether institutions can coordinate action, sustain difficult policies and preserve legitimacy during a crisis. It should be understood as a component of national resilience.
Military capability depends on the systems that move, maintain, replenish and coordinate a force. Logistics is therefore a strategic question, not an administrative afterthought.
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