Drone Wars Podcast

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 buffs, engineers, pilots and more, diving deep into the most critical topics in the defense ecosystem.

Drone Wars Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Firestorm, with 99 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Firestorm hosts Drone Wars Podcast, a technology show with 99 episodes published.

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  The Most Valuable Currency in Defense Tech: Nico Roe

  Sep 2, 202631 min

  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. A former Navy SEAL with twelve years of service and multiple deployments across the globe, he held leadership roles including Squad Commander, Platoon Commander, and Director of Operations. He was later selected as the Secretary of the Navy’s Industry Fellow at Amazon, where he worked with the company’s drone delivery program and helped shape competitive strategy for special operations forces. He is committed to mentoring veterans, strengthening public-private partnerships, and supporting the next generation of innovators. About Drone Wars The Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builders and innovators who all share a common goal: get the best tech into the hands of those on the frontlines. Dan Magy, Co-Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, explores all things defense and geopolitics with experts in the industry.

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  How Humanoid Robots Will Change Warfare: Mike LeBlanc

  Aug 26, 202647 min

  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 Answer: A Harvard Marine’s Guide to Shaping Aggression. He previously co-founded Cobalt Robotics and served for 13 years as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, including deployments to Afghanistan and throughout the Arabian Peninsula. He served with the elite First Recon, Joint Special Operations, and as technology advisor to the Pentagon. About Drone Wars The Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builders and innovators who all share a common goal: get the best tech into the hands of those on the frontlines. Dan Magy, Co-Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, explores all things defense and geopolitics with experts in the industry.

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  Russia Technology Expert Says Ukraine's Drone War Erased the Front Line: Sam Bendett

  Aug 19, 202644 min

  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 technology, uncrewed and autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence. He is also an honorary "Mad Scientist" with the U.S. Army's Mad Scientist Initiative and a Strategic Advisor with the US National Drone Association. About Drone Wars The Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builders and innovators who all share a common goal: get the best tech into the hands of those on the frontlines. Dan Magy, Co-Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, explores all things defense and geopolitics with experts in the industry.

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  Why America Can't Build Drone Batteries Without China...Yet: Trent Clawson

  Aug 5, 202641 min

  Trent Clawson is the Founder & CEO of Titan Batteries, a U.S.-based custom battery pack manufacturer headquartered in Pocatello, Idaho. Titan has grown into a leading source of NDAA-compliant power solutions for defense and unmanned systems, with over 1,000 custom pack designs spanning multiple chemistries and applications. Trent's a vocal advocate for battery standardization in the defense drone industry and for rebuilding advanced manufacturing capability here in America. Titan now operates facilities in Idaho, Utah, and the Netherlands, serving defense, aerospace, and industrial customers worldwide. About Drone Wars The Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builders and innovators who all share a common goal: get the best tech into the hands of those on the frontlines. Dan Magy, Co-Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, explores all things defense and geopolitics with experts in the industry.

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  Attritable Drone Systems Explained

  Jul 29, 20269 min

  Host Dan Magy, Founder and CEO of Firestorm, dives into the origin of "attritable systems" by the DOW and how this concept has completely shifted the defense tech landscape in the last decade. About Drone Wars The Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builders and innovators who all share a common goal: get the best tech into the hands of those on the frontlines. Dan Magy, Co-Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, explores all things defense and geopolitics with experts in the industry.

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