Autonomous Weapons and the Right to Self-Defence

Abstract This article focuses on the application of autonomous weapons (AWs) in defensive systems and, consequently, assesses conditions legality employing such from perspective right to self-defence. How far may humans exert control over AWs? Are there any legal constraints using AWs for purpose self-defence? does their use fit into traditional criteria The claims that are no grounds exclude advance being employed exercise In general, depends how they were pre-programmed by and whether activated under proper circumstances. is divided three parts. first discusses human affects use. Secondly, analyses necessity proportionality during self-defence context employment AWs. Finally, anticipatory, pre-emptive or preventive investigated.