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)

About Drone Wars

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.