rewrite this title France Takes Concrete Steps to Build Its Own Robot Army

Developments in artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly transforming the idea of robot armies into a tangible reality. Following the United States and China, France has also begun to take concrete steps toward establishing its own robot army. As AI and robotics evolve in parallel, the emergence of thinking robots capable of performing various tasks is becoming almost inevitable.

Some of the first prototype models designed for use as household service robots are already under development. Robots intended for industrial facilities are even closer to becoming operational—and we’ve already started seeing early examples of this. Naturally, this robotic breakthrough is also making its way into the military domain.

Back in February, a Pentagon official told Defense One that the U.S. is actively exploring the development of killer robots. These next-generation weapons, classified by the Pentagon as Lethal Autonomous Weapons (LAW), are not just part of America’s future plans, but also feature prominently in the defense strategies of many nations. This week, France made a similar announcement. General Bruno Baratz of the French Army stated that they plan to deploy robot soldiers to the battlefield by 2028.

France Aims to Have a Full Robot Army by 2040

France actually began its initial efforts in this area back in 2021, setting a goal to create a robot army by 2040 while the project was still in the concept stage. However, General Bruno Baratz now believes this goal could be achieved much sooner. According to him, France will possess a functioning robot army in the near future.

Recently, several robot prototypes—some humanoid, others on wheels or in drone form—were tested at a military base in France. These tests aimed to measure the performance of these robots in field conditions.

France envisions these robots being used in reconnaissance missions, mine clearance, and repair operations. However, experts closely following the AI field believe it’s only a matter of time before these machines are used in direct combat. In fact, companies like Google and OpenAI are already loosening the ethical constraints designed to keep AI away from armed conflict.

Statements from French officials also suggest that this trend is inevitable. General Tony Maffeis of the French Army commented:

“We need to prove that robots can be more effective when they come into contact with an enemy. Robots should facilitate warfare, not hinder it.”

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