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Drone Wars

Firestorm Studios

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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All Episodes

28:52

Ukraine's Elite Drone Unit Explains 65KM Bombers &...

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2026/04/08

Yurii “Phoenix” is a Major and the commander of the training group of the legendary UAV unit Lasar’s Group (National Guard of Ukraine). He is one of the key representatives of the unit, responsible for the search, implementation, and combat testing of engineering solutions. Phoenix also regularly takes part in interviews and expert discussions focused on the development of defense technologies in Ukraine. Phoenix describes being part of a specialized unit that built bomber drones from ...

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40:08

The Pacific War Plan, Information Warfare, and...

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2026/04/06

Duane Blank is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, where he held multiple command roles including Commanding Officer of Company C, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. He previously served as a Marine Officer Instructor of Military Science and Leadership at Pennsylvania State University. This convo covers: • His journey from a Iraq machine gunner to developing tactics for the next big fight. • Why information warfare will decide a conflict with China....

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58:03

We Need to Treat American Warfighters Better: Joe...

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2026/04/03

Joe Musselman is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bravo Victor Venture Capital (BVVC), an early-seed and series A venture capital fund. He also led the firm’s creation and backing of School House, a unique venture capital/ private equity platform that offers experiences dedicated to serving national security founders and broader ecosystems of support. Joe and Dan discuss America's manufacturing problem, helping people transition from the military to civilians, the futur...

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23:38

New Wave of Consolidation in Defense Tech? Garrett Smith

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2026/04/01

Garrett Smith is the Founder and CEO of Reveal Technology, delivering a suite of AI products that generate critical intelligence, autonomy and decision dominance for tactical military and public safety users. Garrett and Dan cover Reveal's AI-powered defense products, predictions of a new wave of consolidation in defense tech, and transitioning from the military to founding a startup. About Drone Wars The Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builders and innovators who all share ...

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53:08

The Godfather of Fiber Optic Drones in Ukraine: Troy...

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2026/03/25

Troy Smothers is a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry sergeant who had the opportunity to train alongside Ukrainian soldiers and develop a deep appreciation for the people and culture of Ukraine. Following Russia’s invasion, he traveled to Ukraine to assess the situation and consider how he could best help. He founded American Made Freedom, a non-profit that assists Ukrainian troops with fiber-optic drones. About Drone Wars The Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builder...

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1:53

This is the Drone Wars Podcast

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2026/03/19

This podcast was started to give a voice to small defense companies in an industry dominated by massive primes. Our platform has now evolved into something more multifaceted. We’ve expanded our conversations into a space where global geopolitics, culture, entrepreneurship, venture capital, history, military and government all intertwine. Our mission remains the same: serve the warfighters, the innovators, the builders and the thinkers who are rewriting what’s poss...

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17:32

What Defense Gets Wrong About C-UAS: Nathan Mintz

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2026/03/18

Nathan Mintz is Co-Founder and CEO of CX2, fighting to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our Allies. 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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34:17

The Frontlines Need this Contested Logistics...

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2026/03/11

Ian Muceus is our Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer here at Firestorm. He started his career: - Studying under the “father” of the F-22 (Bruce Wright). - Designing aircraft for NASA’s Ames Research Center. - Obtaining his private pilot’s license. - Developing a sUAS for aerial data collection. Since then, he has: - Supported federal agencies with tech consulting. - Obtained numerous 3D printing and aerospace patents. - Contrib...

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44:50

Recoverable Systems Are The Future of Drone Warfare:...

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2026/03/04

Jeff Wright is the Founder and CEO, SplashOne Robotics, the world’s first technology company to develop and dominate low-altitude air superiority. About Drone Wars 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...

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30:34

Data Overload Can Be Deadly: Jackie Barbieri

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2026/02/25

Jackie Barbieri is the CEO and co-founder of WhiteSpace, a defense tech company applying advanced AI to real-world national security and operational challenges. Her work bridges AI, defense innovation, and operator-informed design, building systems that perform in contested, real-world environments. About Drone Wars 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 o...

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30:13

Stanford Dropout Turned AI Founder at 20: Jarren Reid

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2026/02/18

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. About Drone Wars 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 i...

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42:40

The AI Arms Race with China: Andy Markoff

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2026/02/11

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 from the command center to the front lines. Dan and Andy discuss speeding up military kill-chains and command decisions for better "decision dominance" in future conflicts, especially amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions. About Drone Wars Firesto...

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24:33

How He Ended Up Fighting in Ukraine: Lito Part I

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2026/02/04

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 the U.S. Army Signal Corps, and supporting Joint Special Operations Command through a Special Missions Unit. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Lito volunteered on the ground, initially delivering humanitarian aid ...

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37:52

Ukraine Has the BEST Drones in the World: Lito Part IV

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2026/02/04

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 the U.S. Army Signal Corps, and supporting Joint Special Operations Command through a Special Missions Unit. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Lito volunteered on the ground, initially delivering humanitarian aid ...

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25:54

Arriving On the Frontlines of Ukraine: Lito Part II

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2026/02/04

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 the U.S. Army Signal Corps, and supporting Joint Special Operations Command through a Special Missions Unit. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Lito volunteered on the ground, initially delivering humanitarian aid ...

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32:22

Combat Drone Pilot in Ukraine Speaks Out: Lito Part III

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2026/02/04

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 the U.S. Army Signal Corps, and supporting Joint Special Operations Command through a Special Missions Unit. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Lito volunteered on the ground, initially delivering humanitarian aid ...

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22:34

A Century of Drone Wars: Most Prominent Shifts in UAV...

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2026/01/28

This episode dives into the most prominent shifts in the combat history of UAVs. Dan covers UAV tech from the following eras: Radio-Controlled Aerial Weapons (WWI 1917). Reconnaissance UAVs (Cold War & Vietnam1950s-1970s). UAVs in the 90s (Desert Storm). UAVs in Iraq and Afghanistan (2001-2021). Mass-Scale, Low-Cost Drone Warfare (Russia-Ukraine War, 2022 - Present). About Drone Wars Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores...

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26:07

The West’s New Defense Marketplace: Mike Sims Part II

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2026/01/21

Mike Sims is the Co-Founder and CEO of Empirium, a unified marketplace platform connecting verified buyers and suppliers across aerospace, defense and manufacturing. This convo covers: Why China dominates 45% of global manufacturing & how we became dangerously dependent. Building a trusted defense/aerospace marketplace. Amplifying the voices of end-users. About Drone Wars Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of...

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22:35

Becoming a Marine Raider Post 9/11: Mike Sims Part I

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2026/01/21

Mike Sims is the Co-Founder and CEO of Empirium, a unified marketplace platform connecting verified buyers and suppliers across aerospace, defense and manufacturing. This episode covers: 9/11 moment that made him drop everything to join the fight. Arabic language mastery. Becoming a Marine Raider. About Drone Wars Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their t...

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23:10

Taiwan, China and the Future of Drone Wars: Ellen...

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2026/01/08

Ellen Chang is a deep-tech investor focused on the maritime and space domains. She is Managing Director at CapZone Impact Investments, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Wharton Aerospace. She served the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Officer, later working on JP Morgan’s aerospace team and founding a B2B aviation parts sourcing startup. She spent 12 years at Northrop Grumman, holding leadership roles across systems engineering, program management, and advanced systems, with work spann...

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