Abstract
The concept of moving and expanding the field of conflict is characterised by the use of unregulated armed drones. Although, the Hague Regulations, Customary International Laws and Treaties prohibit the use of CBRN weapons, however exploitation of drones are now felt to be treated in the prohibition list because of its miniaturisation, autonomous design and deliverables which are lethal. In addition, this would evolve into smart nanobots from the nanoweapon technology with the potency of causing mayhem and pandemics. This deep impact can challenge the governance and may create a colossal action towards its countermeasures and counterattacks. These applications, if accessed by terror organisations, can create an uncontrollable situation due to lack of international legal bindings, accountability of actions for using autonomous weapons and humanitarian laws, thus challenging the very survivability of humanity in itself. Whilst the autonomous delivery systems are advancing, the technology of Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) is also advancing with development of futuristic IEDs and effect to leaps and bound technology creating killing robots.
Keywords: Conflict, International laws, Miniaturisation, Nanoweapons, Autonomous Systems, DEWs
