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  "proposition": "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.",
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      "supports": "The directive applies to autonomous and semi-autonomous weapon systems and expressly excludes autonomous or semi-autonomous cyberspace capabilities and systems that are not weapon systems.",
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      "supports": "Within its weapon-system scope, the directive requires appropriate human judgment, rigorous verification and validation, realistic test and evaluation, robustness, transparency, auditability, and bounded engagement behavior.",
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