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Drone Wars Podcast

Firestorm
Ukraine
Autonomous Systems
Defense Technology
Drones
Russia
Drone Warfare
Drone Technology
China
Venture Capital
Artificial Intelligence
Military Innovation
FPV Drones
Robotics
Unmanned Systems
Department Of Defense
Ukraine Conflict
Electronic Warfare
Taiwan
Defense Industry
Military Technology

The Drone Wars Podcast covers all things defense and geopolitics.

Created by Dan Magy, Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, its mission is to serve the warfighters, the builders and the innovators that all share one common goal: get the best technology into the hands of those on the frontlines.

Dan speaks with defense tech industry trailblazers, military leaders, venture capital experts, history... more

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Bohdan Volyanyuk is the co-founder and COO of Autonomous Cyber, a defense technology startup building machine intelligence for cyber advantage to ensure U.S. and allied dominance in the fifth domain.

He is a generation-zero immigrant from Ukraine an... more

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Nico Roe is Founder and CEO of Reach Defense, a private proving ground built to serve the defenders of freedom by providing secure, efficient environments where agencies and innovators can safely test, train, and advance America’s readiness.

 

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Mike LeBlanc is the co-founder of Foundation Robotics, a defense-focused humanoid robotics company that recently made history by deploying the world's first humanoid combat robots to an active war zone.

He’s the and the author of What If Anger Is the... more

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Sam Bendett is an adviser with CNA's Russia Studies Program, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and a Senior Associate with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program. 

His work centers on Russian military technolo... more

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Recent Guests

Bohdan Volyanyuk
Co-founder and COO of Autonomous Cyber
Autonomous Cyber
Episode: Cyber Attacks Are Coming: Bohdan Volyanyuk
Nico Roe
Founder and CEO of Reach Defense
Reach Defense
Episode: The Most Valuable Currency in Defense Tech: Nico Roe
Mike LeBlanc
Co-founder of Foundation Robotics, defense-focused humanoid robotics entrepreneur
Foundation Robotics
Episode: How Humanoid Robots Will Change Warfare: Mike LeBlanc
Sam Bendett
Defense analyst focusing on Russian military technology and unmanned systems
Center for Naval Analyses (CNA)
Episode: Russia Technology Expert Says Ukraine's Drone War Erased the Front Line: Sam Bendett
Trent Clawson
CEO of Titan
Titan (battery packs for defense drones)
Episode: Why America Can't Build Drone Batteries Without China...Yet: Trent Clawson
Matt Walther
Director of Internal Operations for Logistics and Manufacturing at Firestorm
Firestorm
Episode: One Mine Could Shut Down the Strait of Hormuz for Months: Matthew Walther
Ben Haldeman
Space entrepreneur and engineer, founder of LifeShip
LifeShip
Episode: Putting a Pyramid on the Moon and Spreading Life Beyond Earth: Ben Haldeman
Clark Slider Haymond
Former F-15E fighter pilot, COO of Disruptive Electronic Warfare Machines (DEWM)
Disruptive Electronic Warfare Machines (DEWM)
Episode: How a Fighter Pilot Is Disrupting Electronic Warfare Training: Clark "Slider" Haymond
Omar Javaid
Veteran tech executive with decades of experience in semiconductors, software, AI and communications
None explicitly stated
Episode: Comms is the Backbone of National Security: Omar Javaid

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Dan Magy
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#82
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#240
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#245
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The Most Valuable Currency in Defense Tech: Nico Roe
Q: Why is testing infrastructure important for defense innovation, and how does Reach Defense fit into that picture?
Testing infrastructure is a strategic asset that accelerates iteration, reduces risk, and makes private investment more viable. Reach Defense provides a dedicated, near-market testing ground to push real systems through realistic conditions, shorten development cycles, and enable collaboration between industry, government, and warfighters.
The Most Valuable Currency in Defense Tech: Nico Roe
Q: What are two or three things you learned from your time in the SEALs that you apply today?
Leadership as service—prioritizing the team, enabling others, and recognizing when to delegate. Also, the ability to keep focus on delivering results under pressure and maintaining operational humility to let experienced teammates take the lead where they excel.
The Most Valuable Currency in Defense Tech: Nico Roe
Q: Tell us about your adventure and how you ended up in this space.
I went from the Naval Academy to Naval Special Warfare, then post-service life led me to build Reach Defense. The idea grew out of needing a practical, real-world testing ground where defense tech could be developed and demonstrated close to real warfighter environments, with a responsible approach to risk and access.
Cyber Attacks Are Coming: Bohdan Volyanyuk
Q: What changes would you like to see in government evaluation and procurement of cyber tools?
Move beyond gamified or isolated tests to evaluating tools on actual, real networks with clear mission targets and timelines. This would demonstrate real capability and avoid misalignment between what is pitched and what actually works in a live environment.
Cyber Attacks Are Coming: Bohdan Volyanyuk
Q: How do you view the balance between dual-use and defense-first positioning when pitching to investors?
Investors vary: some favor dual-use markets with potential commercial upside, others push for defense-only approaches. The company found that defense-focused customers have different needs than CISOs in commercial firms, leading to a strategy that emphasizes high-assurance operators and margin play opportunities within defense sectors while exploring selective dual-use paths.

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What is Drone Wars Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on defense technology, geopolitics, and the ecosystems that move high-stakes military innovation from concept to front-line impact. Conversations probe how warfighters, engineers, founders, and investors think about rapid prototyping, manufacturing resilience, and the policy and procurement landscapes that shape modern warfare. Episodes regularly explore topics like autonomous and uncrewed systems, counter-UAS, secure edge networking, defense-industrial base dynamics, and how private capital, startups, and government programs intersect to accelerate useful tech for today's battlefield. A standout across episodes is the emphasis on practical, mission-driven storytelling—from hands-on field experiences to strategic industry i... more

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