Part II – Swarm Tech, Soldier-Led Innovation, and the Tactical Shift Ahead 

Brabner returns to explore how collaborative autonomy, soldier-driven innovation labs, and evolving doctrine are setting the stage for a major leap in how the Army fights. 

He discusses the integration of swarm behavior into tactical operations, the importance of bottom-up feedback from NCOs and junior officers, and how today’s decisions will determine whether the U.S. maintains strategic overmatch in future conflicts. 

It’s a look into the architecture of tomorrow’s battlefield—designed by those who’ve fought on today’s.

Useful Links & Resources
• Lt. Col. Michael Brabner on LinkedIn
• National Drone Association (NDA)

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The Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builders and innovators who all share a common goal: get the best tech into the hands of those on the frontlines. 

Dan Magy, Co-Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, explores all things defense and geopolitics with experts in the industry.