Tracking the intersection of geopolitics and unmanned tech. Focused on #DroneDiplomacy, global defense procurement, and the evolution of C-UAS systems.
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Appreciate the opportunity to be on @MarioNawfal drone panel roundtable today to share my insights on #DroneDiplomacy and the dual use advantage alongside @powerus_usa @TheDroneWarrior
Sharing a short clip on my thoughts as to where the world is headed
On this episode of the Roundtable, the panel explored how drones, autonomous systems, and AI are reshaping modern warfare, from drone swarms and counter-UAS technology to the race to rebuild America’s defense manufacturing capabilities.
Special thanks to @PowerUS_USA for joining the discussion and sharing how they’re developing battle-tested autonomous drones, counter-drone interceptors, and heavy-lift systems designed to strengthen U.S. defense capabilities through speed, scale, and domestic production.
Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing discussed on this panel constitutes financial advice. Please conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.
Should be a contest to name Australia’s Iron Dome system
🤠 🐊 🇦🇺
YEAH-NAH: Short for "Yeah, you launched it, but Nah, it’s not landing here."
The G’Day Guard: Greeting incoming threats with a polite, explosive dismissal
The "That’s Not a Knife": For when you want to show the enemy that this is a missile defense system.
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/a…
Best part of article…
“Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has insisted that the country does “not sell arms to Israel,” Defense Industry Minister @PatConroy1 has defended the country’s use of Israeli military systems.
“We make no apology for getting the best possible equipment for the Australian Defence Force,”
Amazing #DroneDiplomacy 👏🏻
Getting the sense that some landslide airspace legislation is just rolling down the pike and about to open the floodgates - these orgs are scrambling to put together these events as quickly as possible to keep agencies abreast of what’s to come.
Lock in
Busy week in DC, both 11.9 - must be some major news coming
Register for the Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, November 9-10 at Nationals Park: auvsi.org/events/drone-aam-p…
Is this how people felt reading the Federalist Papers in 1787?
The Defense Reformation Is Real, and It’s Here
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Read my full reflection on the generational defense reforms happening now—and what still needs to happen—at @firstbreakfast:
firstbreakfast.com/p/the-def…
Been warning too many drones in Black Sea/Med go zoom zoom like f1 cars and these “accidents” start happening…also right before EuroNaval next week
Powder keg waiting to blow 💥
Naval drones sink Greek container ship sailing from Israel off Bulgaria's coast
Liberian-flagged ship chartered by Israel's ZIM sinks after drone attack in Black Sea while carrying 421 containers to Romania; all 18 crew members res...
ynetnews.com/article/bylvb2l…
“Insurgents are showing that they can survive, and even thrive, in an era of autonomous warfare.”
So much work to be done ahead
africacenter.org/publication…
Very exciting
Autonomy software is never finished. Threats change, and so do missions.
We signed an agreement with @Leonardo_live to expand autonomy on the Proteus uncrewed helicopter with Hivemind Enterprise. Missions include ISR, submarine hunting, and cargo runs in contested areas. Their team builds, tests, and updates the software as environments evolve.
Full release: bit.ly/4iMmEug
Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war.
Incredible reporting @NiccolaMilnes - should be required reading
“CUAS readiness in West Africa has been disproportionately slow and reactive compared to the threat. States appear to respond and procure CUAS equipment only when the threat has begun to materialize. They receive it roughly 18 months to two years later, and then require six to 12 months to train crews and deploy it.”
Russian #DroneDiplomacy in Africa is in full force
Russia showcases advanced technologies at Russia–Africa summit
The Sovereign Development Platform exhibition has opened in Moscow alongside the Russia–Africa summit, showcasing Russian innovations across key technology and industrial sectors.
🔸Exhibits include developments in space technology, energy and aviation.
🔸The exhibition also features next-generation drones, highlighting the range of technologies Russia is presenting to African partners.
Always found it interesting that the geopolitical experts here don’t want to talk about equities and the FinX folks don’t want to address geopolitical topics (elections / conflicts / political diplomacy)
I’m going to try and bridge both worlds and I hope you’ll find it valuable
Boston could thrive under defense industry but instead they chase them away and that’s why city is struggling and meanwhile Cambridge wants to self implode over their antisemitism and incompetence
File under economically stupid political theater with no meaningful contribution to peace or coexistence.
Divestment means higher investment costs and lower returns, with Cambridge taxpayers left covering the shortfall.
Meanwhile, selling shares in Boeing or Lockheed Martin just means someone else buys them.
Pretty pretty pretty good looking @delian_ai Anemogiannis 🇬🇷
(named after Georgios Anemogiannis, a hero fireship captain from the 1821 Greek War of Independence).
Petition to add mini V or X Bat model in merch store
V-BAT is now with the Taiwan Coast Guard.
We delivered the first V-BATs to the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration (CGA) with our partner AIDC. A total of twelve will arrive in the coming months through the CGA's Shipborne UAV program. V-BAT launches from and lands on ship decks, so CGA crews can run surveillance, coastal patrols, and law enforcement across the Taiwan Strait.
Full release: bit.ly/4hWv7cV
Autonomy for the world. The greatest victory requires no war.
