I obviously can't speak for Defence but my understanding was that a lot of the training et al was so that high command could have predictable outcomes. They ma

I obviously can't speak for Defence but my understanding was that a lot of the training et al was so that high command could have predictable outcomes. They may give troops on the front line some leeway, but within parameters for pursuit of a goal. I don't think Defence wants "uncontrolled" anything. Even if they manage to develop fully cognizant AI they will want to know the exact parameters it can work within. Of course, humans make errors...