Smaller NATO militaries can't match Russia's manpower. Autonomous weapons could help close the gap.

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Autonomous weapons could help smaller NATO militaries offset Russia's manpower advantage by allowing fewer soldiers to wield greater combat power.

Autonomous weaponry capable of performing some of the roles of human soldiers could be key for smaller NATO militaries unable to match larger militaries in manpower. Maj. Sebastian Langvad, a Norwegian Army officer and lecturer at the Norwegian Military Academy, told Business Insider that advancing technology is increasingly eliminating the need for humans to perform certain combat roles, such as pulling a trigger. These developments could be particularly meaningful for smaller nations with limited manpower.

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