The U.S. military utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for various purposes, including operating small surveillance drones, predicting maintenance needs for Air Force planes, and monitoring space activities. The Pentagon's ambitious Replicator initiative aims to deploy thousands of inexpensive, AI-enabled autonomous vehicles by 2026, emphasizing small, smart, and cost-effective platforms. This initiative, while facing funding uncertainties, is expected to expedite decisions on deploying mature and trustworthy AI technologies, including in weaponized systems. The evolution of AI in the military raises concerns about the eventual deployment of fully autonomous lethal weapons, with experts predicting a shift towards supervisory roles for humans as advancements in data processing and machine-to-machine communication progress. Despite the Pentagon's emphasis on AI integration, challenges persist in adopting AI developments, and the military is navigating complex technological and personnel obstacles. The Pentagon currently focuses on Joint All-Domain Command and Control, aiming to automate data processing across armed services, and explores human-machine teaming for unmanned air and sea vehicles. As AI continues to play a pivotal role in military operations, its reliability for lethal autonomy remains a subject of evaluation, considering the potential challenges and ethical considerations associated with autonomous weapons.