Defense at the Edge of Innovation | Part II

In the second half of their conversation, Dan Magy and Eric DeMarco look ahead. As CEO of Kratos Defense, Eric reflects on how preparation and urgency are now colliding—and the future is no longer theoretical.
They dig into drone swarms, hypersonics, and the role of AI in modern conflict, along with the ethical dilemmas those technologies bring. Eric speaks not only as a builder of systems, but as someone who’s learned the value of patience in a world racing to innovate. This episode asks what it really means to stay ready when the stakes keep rising.

Timestamps:
0:00 — Kratos Defense and Fiber Optic Drones
3:29 — Challenges of Distance and Unmanned Systems
5:44 — Autonomy and Policy Considerations
8:18 — Autonomy Companies and Market Dynamics
14:32 — Entrepreneurial Advice and Kratos' Future

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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.