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Autonomous Systems
Defense Technology
Drones
Military Innovation
Ukraine Conflict
Ukraine
Underwater Drones
Warfare
Agriculture
Robotics
Business
Technology
Drone Manufacturing
Public Defense Budget
F-35
Maritime Technology
Drone Technology
Modularity
Artificial Intelligence
3D Printing

Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their transformative impact on various aspects of human life, from agriculture to warfare. We feature interviews with CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives from the world's leading autonomy and robotics companies.

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Jarren Reid is the CEO and Co-Founder of Usul, an AI platform that helps companies win government contracts across 60+ nations. Its goal is to build a global marketplace for governments to buy products quickly, starting with defense. 

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Andy Markoff is a former Special Operations Officer in the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, and currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Smack Technologies, which uses deep reinforcement learning and machine learning to accelerate critical decision-making fro... more

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Lito Villanueva is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a communications specialist, and was most recently a combat drone pilot in Ukraine. 

Born in the Philippines and raised in a military family in California, he served in the Air Force before working with t... more

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Lito Villanueva is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a communications specialist, and was most recently a combat drone pilot in Ukraine. 

Born in the Philippines and raised in a military family in California, he served in the Air Force before working with t... more

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Andy Markoff
Defense tech entrepreneur and CEO of Smack Technologies
Smack Technologies
Episode: The AI Arms Race with China: Andy Markoff
Mike Sims
Co-founder and CEO of Empirium, a marketplace for aerospace, defense, and manufacturing.
Empirium
Episode: The West’s New Defense Marketplace: Mike Sims Part II
Ellen Chang
Expert on Taiwan's defense strategy and geopolitical dynamics
Episode: Taiwan’s Strategy and Scaling Tech for Modern Conflict: Ellen Chang Part II
Palmer Luckey
Founder of Anduril Industries and former CEO of Oculus.
Anduril Industries
Episode: Defense Tech Founder Reacts to Palmer Luckey on Rogan
Stephen Rodriguez
Founder of Defense One.
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Episode: Defense Investor Insights, Stephen Rodriguez Part I
Karthik Gollapudi
Former Lead at SpaceX and current CTO of SIFT.
SIFT
Episode: Former SpaceX Lead and Tech Founder, Karthik Gollapudi Part I
Josh Cabo Gunderson
Former Air Force pilot with extensive experience in aerial combat and training.
Episode: Former Combat Pilot Lt. Col. Josh (Cabo) Gunderson, PART I
David Petraeus
Retired four-star General and former CIA Director
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Episode: General David H. Petraeus, PART I
Zane Mountcastle
Co-founder and CEO of PicoGrid
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Episode: Zane Mountcastle, CEO and Co-Founder of Picogrid

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Host and Co-host, focusing on technology and defense topics, offering insights and commentary from a knowledgeable perspective.

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Ukraine Has the BEST Drones in the World: Lito Part IV
Q: How should the US prepare for a war in the Pacific?
Building partnerships within the region and addressing logistical challenges are crucial for effective military operations in the Pacific.
Ukraine Has the BEST Drones in the World: Lito Part IV
Q: What do you think the future of drones looks like with Special Operations Forces?
Drones will become essential to mission sets, taking on various roles such as ISR, kinetic strike, and logistics support, requiring ongoing training and integration with existing forces.
Combat Drone Pilot in Ukraine Speaks Out: Lito Part III
Q: What surprised you the most in your four years there?
Lito is surprised that despite its problems, Ukraine is still holding on because Russia is worse in various aspects of military operations.
Combat Drone Pilot in Ukraine Speaks Out: Lito Part III
Q: How was this warfare different from where it started?
Lito highlights the underestimations of Russia's military power and the internal issues within their ranks, such as corruption and logistical failures, contrasting them with the more structured U.S. military.
Becoming a Marine Raider Post 9/11: Mike Sims Part I
Q: What are you working on now?
Mike is building Empirium, a marketplace aimed at connecting suppliers and buyers in the aerospace and defense sectors, similar to Alibaba for the West.

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Exploring the multifaceted world of autonomous systems, the content consistently covers the impacts of technology in areas such as warfare, agriculture, and transportation. Episodes feature interviews with influential figures including CEOs and founders from leading companies in autonomy and robotics, providing deep insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of modern technology. Topics often include advancements in drone technology, military applications, and the broader implications of automation on industries and society. The discussions frequently address current geopolitical issues, particularly pertaining to defense and security in the context of technological integration, making it a unique resource for those interested in both tec... more

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