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Cogs of War

War on the Rocks
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Technology
China
Department Of Defense
Skunk Works
Lockheed Martin
Drones
Ukraine
Skyfoundry Act
Agentic AI
Open Source Intelligence
Manufacturing
Natural Language Processing
National Defense Authorization Act
F-35
Cybersecurity
Military Industrial Complex
Automated Target Recognition
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance
World War II

A new show and vertical focused on defense tech and the defense industrial base, created and produced by WAR ON THE ROCKS and supported by BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON.

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This episode is about far more than countering drones. It is about how America prepares for and fights its wars. With three leaders from three companies at the forefront of counter-drone solutions (AeroVironment, Epirus, and Hidden Level), the conver... more

Agentic AI is quickly moving from demo to deployment inside the Department of Defense. But what does it actually mean to give AI "agency" — and what does it take to make those systems work on real military networks?

In this episode, Ryan sits down ... more

China and Russia are churning out millions of drones while the United States has little capacity to build them at scale. Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina introduced the SkyFoundry Act to change this, and it got rolled into the latest National Def... more

Since World War II, America's universities have been part of the nation's arsenal, forging the ideas, technology, and talent that underpin national defense. That engine of innovation never stopped running. John Beieler and John Paul Sawyer of the Uni... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Cole
Founder and CEO of Hidden Level
Hidden Level
Episode: Countering Drones and the Pace of Modern War
Ben Van Roo
Co-founder and CEO of Legion Intelligence
Legion Intelligence
Episode: Agentic AI and the Pentagon's Integration Challenge
Jags Kandasamy
Co-founder and CEO of Latent AI
Latent AI
Episode: Agentic AI and the Pentagon's Integration Challenge
Aaron Brown
Co-founder and CEO of Lumbra AI
Lumbra AI
Episode: Agentic AI and the Pentagon's Integration Challenge
Pat Harrigan
Congressman of North Carolina and military veteran
Episode: SkyFoundry and the Future of American Drone Production at Scale
John Beieler
Executive Director of the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security at University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: Building an Academic Arsenal
John Paul Sawyer
Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance and Director of Strategic Research Initiatives at University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: Building an Academic Arsenal
Scott Petry
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Authentic8
Authentic8
Episode: The Tech and Tradecraft Behind Open Source Intelligence
Ryan Curran
Principal Director of Private Sector Services at ZeroFox
ZeroFox
Episode: The Tech and Tradecraft Behind Open Source Intelligence

Host

Ryan Evans
Founder of War On The Rocks and host of Cogs of War, Ryan Evans brings expertise in defense and military strategy.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
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    Ghihrthigtihugtritrhgrti
    Canada7 months ago
  • Great New Podcast

    The first couple episodes of Cogs of War have been incredible. The knowledge and variety of guess as well as the detailed and researched questions of the host allow for varied content that is that is understandable and concise. A great quick listen!

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    Ben M Sam
    Canada8 months ago

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Highly informative discussions featuring credible guests from the defense industry.
Some reviews indicate dissatisfaction with specific episodes, while most feedback highlights the valuable insights gained.
Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge shared on topics such as defense technology and national security.

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#181
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#111
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#119
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#161
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#218
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#247
Ireland/Technology

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Agentic AI and the Pentagon's Integration Challenge
Q: What are you seeing that's encouraging on the department buying agentic solutions?
There's a lot of positive signs coming out regarding the adoption of agentic AI within the Department of Defense, but there are challenges in translating these into actionable contracts and deliverables.
SkyFoundry and the Future of American Drone Production at Scale
Q: Why the Army?
The Innovation Lab is a SOCOM-based product, and the Production Manufacturing Facility is an Army Material Command-based product.
SkyFoundry and the Future of American Drone Production at Scale
Q: What do you say to that?
I think it is an unfair interpretation because the whole backbone of this thing is the private sector.
SkyFoundry and the Future of American Drone Production at Scale
Q: Why a million?
Getting to that 1 million mark is really critically important for our national security.
Rockets, Politics, and Power: A Conversation with Tory Bruno of ULA
Q: How did you manage ending this reliance on such an abbreviated timeline as well?
Bruno explains the historical context of using Russian engines, detailing political and diplomatic attitudes that evolved over time to end that reliance due to geopolitical tensions.

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Focused on the intersection of defense technology and the defense industrial base, the content provides valuable insights from experienced leaders in the field. The conversations typically address topics such as national security, advancements in open-source intelligence, and missile technology, while exploring the roles of academia, industry, and government in fostering innovation. Noteworthy discussions highlight ethical considerations in technology usage, complex government acquisition processes, and the challenges of integrating commercial technologies into military operations. The engaging discussions with experts make it a compelling choice for listeners keen on understanding contemporary defense issues and innovations.

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Recent guests on Cogs of War include:

1. Jeff Cole
2. Ben Van Roo
3. Jags Kandasamy
4. Aaron Brown
5. Pat Harrigan
6. John Beieler
7. John Paul Sawyer
8. Scott Petry

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