While most of discussion about AVs centers around their use by civilians in everyday life, particularly in the city, they also open up huge possibilities in military use.

Unlike Uber or Waymo, the self-driving technology developed by the military won't only be designed for America’s roadways but for conflict zones all over the world. The military is primarily concerned with developing robust and reliable tactical vehicles to withstand these terrains, while removing people from unnecessarily risky situations. According to Pentagon figures, in 2013 alone, some 60 percent of US combat casualties were related to convoy resupply. Leaving the delivery of supplies to AVs would go a long way toward addressing this issue.

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