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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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Clark "Slider" Haymond is A former F-15E pilot with the U.S. Air Force and currently COO of Disruptive Electronic Warfare Machines (DEWM), taking the industry by storm with the DART system (DEWM's Attritable Radar Target).

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Omar Javaid is a veteran tech executive with decades of experience scaling companies across semiconductors, software, AI, and communications. Before joining Rampart Communications as CEO in October 2025, he led Spectra7 as CEO and served as President... more

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Rob Sladen is Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Zulu Pods, developing advanced fluid delivery systems for aircraft, drones, and high-performance platforms. 

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Adam Fife is the Founder and CEO of Cencore Group, providing secure edge communications, physical security, and containerized solutions for global operations.

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Recent Guests

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
Rob Sladen
Co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Zulu Pods
Zulu Pods
Episode: The Unglamorous Tech Powering the Drone Revolution: Rob Sladen
Adam Fife
Founder and CEO of Cencore Group
Cencore Group
Episode: The Warfighter is the Ultimate Innovator: Adam Fife
Brian Streem
Founder and CEO of Vermeer
Vermeer
Episode: Inside Ukraine's Hidden Drone Factories: Brian Streem
George Dougherty
Author of Beast in the Machine, defense strategist
Author, Beast in the Machine
Episode: Tesla Invented the Drone in 1898 and We're Still Copying It: George Dougherty
Illya Sekirin
Former drone pilot, author of Rise of the Machines, Drone Warfare in the Russia-Ukraine War; advisor to Ukrainian MOD
Ukraine/Canadian background; advisor to Ukrainian General Staff and Minister Fedorov
Episode: Frontline Ukrainian Drone Operator Speaks Out and Warns America: Illya Sekirin
Duane Blank
Former United States Marine Corps officer and business operations leader at Firestorm
Firestorm Studios
Episode: The Pacific War Plan, Information Warfare, and Leading Marines Into Battle: Duane Blank
Dan Magy
Founder and Managing Partner, Bravo Victor Venture Capital (BVVC)
Bravo Victor Venture Capital
Episode: We Need to Treat American Warfighters Better: Joe Musselman
Garrett Smith
Founder and CEO, Reveal Technology
Reveal Technology
Episode: New Wave of Consolidation in Defense Tech? Garrett Smith

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Dan Magy
Host of The Drone Wars Podcast and founder/CEO of Firestorm Labs; focuses on defense tech, startups, and policy implications.

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Comms is the Backbone of National Security: Omar Javaid
Q: Why is the supply chain so critical to the drone and comms ecosystem, and how do you see it evolving?
He emphasizes the global nature of components, the risk of over-reliance on a single region, and the need for resilient, domestic manufacturing capabilities supported by policy and education to sustain advanced hardware.
Comms is the Backbone of National Security: Omar Javaid
Q: Tell me a little bit more about your career journey.
Omar explains his path from several startup ventures to senior tech leadership, highlighting how early work in mobile and hardware informed his current focus on secure, scalable communications for defense and drones.
Tesla Invented the Drone in 1898 and We're Still Copying It: George Dougherty
Q: Could current Middle East conflicts act as a catalyst for accelerating defense modernization, or will they simply reinforce existing patterns?
The guest suggests both opportunities and risks: real-world contests like operations near the Middle East can open eyes to new capabilities and pressures, but we must avoid chasing short-term lessons and instead pursue enduring organizational and doctrinal changes to sustain advantage.
Tesla Invented the Drone in 1898 and We're Still Copying It: George Dougherty
Q: How do we catch up? What concrete steps could the US adopt to close the gap with rapid foreign developments in drone warfare?
The guest emphasizes structurally rebooting acquisition and experimentation through time-bound prototype units, closer collaboration with small innovative firms, and modular, first-of-its-kind units that quickly test and adapt tactics, logistics, and Con Ops to fieldable capabilities.
Ukraine's Elite Drone Unit Explains 65KM Bombers & Mothership FPVs: Major Yurii "Phoenix"
Q: How important is cooperation and rapid sharing of results between units?
Very important; when we achieve results, we share them quickly with other units to help them replicate and improve, though resource differences between units can limit the speed of adoption.

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

The show frequently features defense-tech founders, veterans, and policy experts who discuss rapid innovation in unmanned systems, counter-UAS, and broader defense and geopolitical strategy. Episodes blend historical context, frontline insights from Ukraine and other theaters, and practical discussions about scaling technology for warfighters, industrial rebirth, and how private capital and government programs shape defense innovation. A standout angle is the hands-on, ground-up perspective—emphasizing rapid prototyping, manufacturing resilience, and the human dimensions of warfighting and leadership. This mix offers potentially high value for listeners in defense tech, venture investing, and public affairs looking to connect with end users... more

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2. Rob Sladen
3. Adam Fife
4. Brian Streem
5. George Dougherty
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7. Duane Blank
8. Dan Magy

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