Dr. Jamey Jacob, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education talks about the efforts to advance the nation’s counter-UAS capabilities; what Ukraine’s drone innovations reveal about the future of warfare, and how OSU’s research in atmospheric science, public safety, and wildlife applications is shaping the next generation of drone … [Read more...] about Defending the Skies: Oklahoma State University’s Mission to Counter Emerging Drone Threats on the Drone Radio Show!
Ukraine drones
As Peace Talks Advance, Ukraine Prepares for a High Tech Future
Wartime innovation built a massive drone ecosystem. Ukraine is preparing to turn that momentum into a global defense and dual use technology industry. Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are continuing and international partners report progress. The talks are not final and they involve many unresolved issues. Even so, conversations have begun inside Ukraine about the … [Read more...] about As Peace Talks Advance, Ukraine Prepares for a High Tech Future
Europe “Not Ready” for Drone Warfare: Kubilius Warns at Defending Baltics 2025
At a major security conference in Vilnius, the EU’s Defence Commissioner says Europe must scale drone and counter-drone systems fast as threats rise on NATO’s eastern flank. A Clear Warning from Vilnius Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, opened the Defending Baltics 2025 conference in Vilnius with a direct message. He said Europe is not ready … [Read more...] about Europe “Not Ready” for Drone Warfare: Kubilius Warns at Defending Baltics 2025
Ukraine Eyes Role as Europe’s Drone Hub
Proposed policy shift could loosen arms export ban and enable joint drone manufacturing across Europe. From Battlefield to Industrial Partner Ukraine has become a global testbed for drone innovation. In the war with Russia, drones have proven essential for surveillance, strike missions, and defense. Now, Kyiv is looking beyond its borders. Officials are considering a partial … [Read more...] about Ukraine Eyes Role as Europe’s Drone Hub
Drones and the Cost-Exchange Challenge in Modern Warfare
When cheap drones force expensive defenses, the balance of power shifts Modern warfare is in the midst of a profound change. Small, inexpensive drones are reshaping the battlefield, forcing militaries to rethink how they fight and, just as importantly, how much they spend. The problem of the negative cost-exchange ratio, when defending against a low-cost threat requires … [Read more...] about Drones and the Cost-Exchange Challenge in Modern Warfare
