The LOWDOWN

The LOWDOWN Podcast — 4 August 2025: Global Threats, Drone Wars, and the Rise of a New Axis


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This week on The LOWDOWN, host Josh Patten delivers a hard-hitting OSINT briefing packed with critical updates from the front lines of global conflict. From Russia's nuclear threats and Ukraine’s deep-strike drone campaign to China's secret missile upgrades and Iran's internal unraveling, this episode unpacks how U.S. adversaries are evolving and aligning in real time. Discover how cartels are infiltrating drone schools in Ukraine, what the new “Oreshnik” hypersonic missile means for NATO, and how commercial tech is shaping the future of warfare. Plus: insights on fusion power, North Korea’s political shifts, and why the South China Sea may already be lost ground. Subscribe now for the most strategic 30 minutes in your week.

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The LOWDOWNBy Joshua "HOTAS" Patten