Weapons are categorized based on their mechanism of operation and the type of energy they utilize:

: Rely on kinetic energy (bullets) or chemical energy (bombs and grenades).

: Article 36 of Additional Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions requires states to conduct legal reviews of new weapons to ensure they do not violate international law, a process that is increasingly complex with the rise of autonomous and AI-driven systems.

Implementing Article 36 Weapon Reviews in the Light ... - SIPRI