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Drone Wars Podcast

Hosted by Firestorm · technology · EN-US · 101 episodes

About this 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.

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What is Drone Wars Podcast about?

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.

Who hosts Drone Wars Podcast?

Drone Wars Podcast is hosted by Firestorm. The show has published 101 episodes to date.

What has Drone Wars Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "America Isn't Taking Cyber Attacks as Serious as We Should: Bohdan Volyanyuk" (30 September 2026, 39 minutes), "The Most Valuable Currency in Defense Tech: Nico Roe" (2 September 2026, 31 minutes), and "How Humanoid Robots Will Change Warfare: Mike LeBlanc" (26 August 2026, 47 minutes).

How often does Drone Wars Podcast publish?

Drone Wars Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 101 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Drone Wars Podcast?

Booking probability for Drone Wars Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Drone Wars Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Drone Wars Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Drone Wars Podcast?

The strongest fits for Drone Wars Podcast are Scientific Research & Development. Drone Wars Podcast has a technology audience.

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Firestorm hosts Drone Wars Podcast, a technology show with 101 episodes published.

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    America Isn't Taking Cyber Attacks as Serious as We Should: Bohdan Volyanyuk

    Sep 30, 202639 min

    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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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    One Mine Could Shut Down the Strait of Hormuz for Months: Matthew Walther

    Jul 22, 202638 min

    Matthew Walther is a decorated Special Operations veteran who spent 21 years in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), one of the most specialized and high-stakes career fields in the military. He's seen the full evolution...

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    What 80 Years of Peace Does to a Country's Defense Mindset: Rachel Costello

    Jul 16, 202620 min

    Rachel spent 30 years in the U.S. Navy and now leads The FORGE at UC San Diego, an initiative that bridges academia, industry and government to strengthen the regional defense industrial base. She's a central figure in...

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    35,000 Cartel Drone Flights Across the U.S. Border A Year: Robert Almonte

    Jul 8, 202631 min

    Robert Almonte spent 25 years at the El Paso, Texas Police Department and was appointed by President Barack Obama as the United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas in 2010 where he served until 2016. He...

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    HIs Autonomous USV Ran Into Chinese Warships in the Taiwan Strait: Mike Flanigan

    Jul 1, 202650 min

    Mike Flanigan is co-founder and CEO of Seasats, a San Diego-based company building long-range autonomous surface vessels for commercial and defense missions. This is his second time on Drone Wars — and he came back with...

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    Putting a Pyramid on the Moon and Spreading Life Beyond Earth: Ben Haldeman

    Jun 17, 202641 min

    Ben Haldeman is a space entrepreneur and engineer who founded LifeShip in 2019 — a company building monuments of Earth across space. LifeShip made history by placing the first-ever Pyramid on the Moon, carrying a seed...

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    How a Fighter Pilot Is Disrupting Electronic Warfare Training: Clark "Slider" Haymond

    Jun 10, 202627 minS0

    <p>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...

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    Comms is the Backbone of National Security: Omar Javaid

    Jun 3, 202637 minS0

    <p>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...

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    How a Fighter Pilot Is Disrupting Electronic Warfare: Clark "Slider" Haymond

    Jun 3, 202627 minS0

    <p>Clark “Slider” Haymond is a former F-15E pilot with the U.S. Air Force and currently COO of Disruptive Electronic Warfare Machines. <br/><br/>Check out DWEM: https://dewm.io/ </p><p>About Drone Wars</p><p>The Drone...

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    The Unglamorous Tech Powering the Drone Revolution: Rob Sladen

    May 27, 202629 minS0

    <p>Rob Sladen is Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Zulu Pods, developing advanced fluid delivery systems for aircraft, drones, and high-performance platforms.<b> </b></p><p>Check out zulupods.com to learn more...

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    The Warfighter is the Ultimate Innovator: Adam Fife

    May 20, 202618 minS0

    <p>Adam Fife is the Founder and CEO of Cencore Group, providing secure edge communications, physical security, and containerized solutions for global operations.</p><p>About Drone Wars</p><p>The Drone Wars Podcast...

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    Inside Ukraine's Hidden Drone Factories: Brian Streem

    May 13, 202626 minS0

    <p>Brian Streem is founder and CEO of Vermeer, a company pioneering vision-based navigation systems for drones and autonomous platforms operating in GPS-denied environments. </p><p>He transitioned from Hollywood drone...

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    Why 9 Out of 10 Drones in Ukraine Miss Their Targets: John Dulin

    May 6, 202619 minS0

    <p>John Dulin is Founder and CEO of Modern Intelligence, empowering defense with<br/>responsible A.I. to outsmart, outpace, and overwhelm the enemy.</p><p>About Drone Wars</p><p>The Drone Wars Podcast serves the...

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    Tesla Invented the Drone in 1898 and We're Still Copying It: George Dougherty

    Apr 22, 20261 hourS0

    <p>George Dougherty is a scientist, business strategist, senior military leader, and author of Beast in the Machine. <br/><br/>Dan and George cover: <br/><br/>- Why the largest tank battle in history (1943) was...

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    Frontline Ukrainian Drone Operator Speaks Out and Warns America: Illya Sekirin

    Apr 15, 202646 minS0

    <p>Illya Sekirin is a Ukrainian Canadian who volunteered to fight for Ukraine in 2022 and was trained as a drone operator. In addition to frontline service, he worked as a translator for the Ukrainian General Staff and...

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