Investing in military innovation: On the ground in Ukraine

Описание: This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson takes us to Lviv, Ukraine, for the second annual 'Defense Valley Tech 2025' event, the world's largest investment summit for defense technologies. Organized by Brave1 in collaboration with Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation, this groundbreaking summit highlights cutting-edge innovations in AI, drones, and electronic warfare, while uniting global investors, military leaders, startups, and established industry players. With over $100 million in new defense tech investments secured, the event underscores Ukraine's emerging role as a global hub for military innovation and its potential to reshape the future of defense worldwide.

Chapters

00:00 Intro
01:12 The Debrief
06:40 Weapon of the week
09:20 Comms Check
13:30 Ryan’s Wrap

Also featured in this episode:
Check in with ShieldAI about their efforts in Ukraine.
Weapon of the Week: Meet VATAG, designed as a multipurpose heavy robotic platform capable of carrying more than two tons of payload.

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