Related publications: Autonomy in weapon systems

Blanchard, A. and Bruun, L. : Autonomous Weapon Systems and AI-enabled Decision Support Systems in Military Targeting: A Comparison and Recommended Policy Responses (SIPRI: June 2025)

Bruun, L., Bo, M. and Goussac, N.: Compliance with International Humanitarian Law in the Development and Use of Autonomous Weapon Systems: What does IHL Permit, Prohibit and Require? (SIPRI: March 2023)

Bo, M., Bruun, L. and Boulanin, V.: Retaining Human Responsibility in the Development and Use of Autonomous Weapon Systems: On Accountability for Violations of International Humanitarian Law Involving AWS (SIPRI: October 2022)

Boulanin, V., Goussac , N., Bruun, L.: Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Identifying Limits and the Required Type and Degree of Human–Machine Interaction (SIPRI: June 2021)

Boulanin, V., Peldán Carlsson , M., Goussac , N., , .: Limits on Autonomy in Weapon Systems: Identifying Practical Elements of Human Control (SIPRI: June 2020)

Boulanin, V., Verbruggen, M.: SIPRI Compendium on Article 36 Reviews (SIPRI: December 2017)

Boulanin, V., Verbruggen, M.: Article 36 Reviews: Dealing with the Challenges posed by Emerging Technologies (SIPRI: December 2017)

Boulanin, V., Verbruggen, M.: Mapping the Development of Autonomy in Weapon Systems (SIPRI: November 2017)

Boulanin, V.: Mapping the Development of Autonomy in Weapon Systems: A Primer on Autonomy (SIPRI: December 2016)

Boulanin, V.: Mapping the Innovation Ecosystem Driving the Advance of Autonomy in Weapon Systems (SIPRI: December 2016)

Boulanin, V.: Mapping the Debate on LAWS at the CCW: Taking Stock and Moving Forward (SIPRI: March 2016)

Boulanin, V.: Implementing Article 36 Weapon Reviews in the Light of Increasing Autonomy in Weapon Systems (SIPRI: November 2015)

Din, A., M.: Arms and Artificial Intelligence: Weapons and Arms Control Applications of Advanced Computing (Oxford University Press: 1987)