Mike Stone

Mike Stone, a Reuters reporter specializing in the U.S. arms trade and defense industry, dives into Donald Trump's ambitious 'Golden Dome' defense initiative. He discusses the use of futuristic technologies like space lasers and satellites aimed at countering threats from adversaries such as China and North Korea. The conversation highlights Canada’s potential involvement in this trillion-dollar project and explores its implications for the global arms race. Stone also draws intriguing comparisons to Ronald Reagan’s Cold War defense strategies.

Christian Lowe, the Acting Ukraine Bureau Chief, and Mike Stone, a Business of War Correspondent, delve into the chilling evolution of drone warfare. They discuss how Ukraine has become a testing ground for advanced drone technology, changing military strategies forever. The conversation highlights the psychological impact on civilians living under constant drone threat and examines the future of AI-driven combat drones. It raises critical questions about oversight, the role of non-state actors, and the unpredictable landscape of modern warfare.