Your team has poured time, talent, and funding into a groundbreaking drone. You’ve got a good feeling about this.
But as you send it to the DoD for its official Law of War review, one question arises: What if this is the first time anyone has assessed your drone’s compliance with the Law of War?
Many companies wait for the government’s own Law of War review before assessing legality under the Law of War. By then, a negative finding can mean sunk costs, delays, and possible reputational damage.
A confidential, private weapons legal review before the official process may help you:
✔ Protect your investment by identifying and addressing potential legal risks early.
✔ Streamline government engagement (critical for autonomous and space-based tech that will face even greater and earlier scrutiny).
✔ Demonstrate due diligence and credibility.
✔ Reinforce ethical development, protecting civilians and mission integrity.
Conflict Orbit is a private law firm dedicated exclusively to Law of War compliance. These front-end reviews are designed to align with publicly available DoD standards, which may give you clarity and confidence before you go to market.
If your company develops technology, weapons systems, or autonomous tools for the U.S. military, early-phase Law of War reviews could be the competitive edge you’ve been looking for.
Richard Waring
Conflict Orbit
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Disclaimer: Conflict Orbit is a private entity unaffiliated with the U.S. Government. The views expressed herein are solely those of Richard Waring in his private capacity and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense. This post is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing or responding to this post does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor should this be interpreted as a guarantee of results. All information presented is based on publicly available sources. Richard Waring is licensed to practice law in South Carolina and in the District of Columbia (D.C.).