{
  "answer": "Not by its own applicability clause. The directive expressly excludes autonomous or semi-autonomous cyberspace capabilities and systems that are not weapon systems. It is relevant only when the capability falls within its weapon-system scope; broader cyber controls require other authorities and standards.",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://xn--mwe.com/questions/does-dodd-3000-09-govern-autonomous-cyber-defense/",
  "claimStatus": "CURRENT LAW OR POLICY",
  "correctionStatus": "CURRENT K05 RELEASE",
  "id": "K01-ANSWER-108",
  "lastReviewed": "2026-08-16",
  "question": "Does DoD Directive 3000.09 govern autonomous cyber defense?",
  "releaseId": "K12-2026-08-16",
  "researchCutoff": "2026-08-16",
  "shortAnswer": "Not by its own applicability clause. The directive expressly excludes autonomous or semi-autonomous cyberspace capabilities and systems that are not weapon systems. It is relevant only when the capability falls within its weapon-system scope; broader cyber controls require other authorities and standards.",
  "slug": "does-dodd-3000-09-govern-autonomous-cyber-defense",
  "sourceRevalidatedAt": "2026-08-15T23:00:00Z",
  "status": "CURRENT LAW OR POLICY",
  "topic": "law-jurisdiction",
  "type": "Question"
}