Kateryna Bondar

Kateryna Bondar, a fellow at the CSIS Wadhwani AI Center and expert in military AI, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of warfare in Ukraine. She illustrates how the conflict has turned the country into a testing ground for AI-driven unmanned systems, enhancing combat effectiveness while reducing direct soldier involvement. Bondar discusses the vital role of civilian tech contributions, the ethical considerations of integrating AI in warfare, and the future potential of swarming drone technologies alongside human operators.

Join Kip Kahler, a former Senior Defense Official in Ukraine, Brian Petit, a retired SF Army officer, and Kateryna Bondar, a CSIS fellow and advisor to Ukraine, as they dive into Operation Spider’s Web. They discuss Ukraine’s groundbreaking drone strategy, the innovative use of FPV drones, and how this operation is shifting paradigms in asymmetric warfare. Key points include the implications of disrupting Russian operations, the psychological impact on the Kremlin, and the importance of adapting military strategies in response to modern threats.

Nolan Peterson, an award-winning journalist and former US Air Force pilot, and Kateryna Bondar, a defense advisor in Ukraine, unveil the revolutionary impact of drone warfare across battlefields. They discuss the swift evolution of drone technology since 2014, contrasting traditional military methods with Ukraine's innovative grassroots approaches. The podcast explores drones' lethal capabilities, their psychological effects on soldiers, and how AI integration is reshaping combat strategies, marking a new era in military operations and procurement.