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The integration of brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) with military exoskeletons represents a significant development in human-machine interaction, raising complex ethical, legal, and strategic challenges. Unlike conventional human enhancement technologies, BMI-exoskeleton systems translate neural intent directly into mechanical movement, generating new concerns regarding agency, accountability, long-term health outcomes, and the governance of neuroadaptive changes. This paper offers a structured interdisciplinary analysis, developing taxonomies of current technologies, tracing the historical trajectory of military exoskeleton development, and critically assessing the emerging convergence between exoskeletal augmentation and neural interface systems. We argue that BMI-exoskeletons constitute a distinct category of augmentation that blurs traditional boundaries between operator and tool, requiring governance frameworks attentive to both operational effectiveness and the ethical implications for individual service members, military institutions, and broader society. Drawing on research in engineering, neuroscience, military studies, and bioethics, we outline a comprehensive ethical-legal framework designed to guide the entire lifecycle of human enhancement-from recruitment and informed consent processes through active service, operational deployment, and post-discharge reintegration. Particular attention is given to autonomy, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, distributive justice, gender equity, and the risks associated with de-enhancement and neuroplastic adaptation. Recognizing the preliminary and rapidly evolving nature of empirical evidence in this domain, we emphasize the need for anticipatory, adaptive policy approaches that safeguard the dignity, rights, and long-term welfare of enhanced warfighters while ensuring that technological innovation proceeds with responsible, ethically-informed oversight.
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