Podcast Episodes

Ukraine's Elite Drone Unit Explains 65KM Bombers & Mothership FPVs: Major Yurii "Phoenix"

Yurii “Phoenix” is a Major and the commander of the training group of the legendary UAV unit Lasar’s Group (National Guard of Ukraine). He is one of …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Pacific War Plan, Information Warfare, and Leading Marines Into Battle: Duane Blank

Duane Blank is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, where he held multiple command roles including Commanding Officer of Company C, 1st Light …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

We Need to Treat American Warfighters Better: Joe Musselman

Joe Musselman is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bravo Victor Venture Capital (BVVC), an early-seed and series A venture capital fund. 
 
He also l…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

New Wave of Consolidation in Defense Tech? Garrett Smith

Garrett Smith is the Founder and CEO of Reveal Technology, delivering a suite of AI products that generate critical intelligence, autonomy and decisi…

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Fiber Optic Drones in Ukraine Could Shape America's Future of Warfare: Troy Smothers

Troy Smothers is a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry sergeant who had the opportunity to train alongside Ukrainian soldiers and develop a deep apprec…

6 months ago

This is the Drone Wars Podcast

This podcast was started to give a voice to small defense companies in an industry dominated by massive primes.  

Our platform has now evolved into so…

6 months, 1 week ago

What Defense Gets Wrong About C-UAS: Nathan Mintz

Nathan Mintz is Co-Founder and CEO of CX2, fighting to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our Allies.

About Drone Wars

The Drone Wars…

6 months, 1 week ago

The Frontlines Need this Contested Logistics Solution: Ian Muceus

Ian Muceus is our Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer here at Firestorm. 

He started his career: 
- Studying under the “father” of the F-22 (Bruce …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Recoverable Systems Are The Future of Drone Warfare: Jeff Wright

Jeff Wright is the Founder and CEO, SplashOne Robotics, the world’s first technology company to develop and dominate low-altitude air superiority. 

Ab…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Data Overload Can Be Deadly: Jackie Barbieri

Jackie Barbieri is the CEO and co-founder of WhiteSpace, a defense tech company applying advanced AI to real-world national security and operational …

7 months ago