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The Future of Drone Warfare

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The Future of Drone Warfare

The a16z Show

2025/04/09
The a16z Show

The a16z Show

2025/04/09
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War has always been shaped by technology—from steel and gunpowder to GPS and nuclear weapons. But the decisive technologies of tomorrow aren’t coming—they’re already here. In this episode, recorded live at our third annual American Dynamism Summit, a16z’s...

Highlights

In an era where technology redefines warfare, drones and AI are emerging as pivotal forces on the battlefield. This episode delves into how these technologies are reshaping conflicts across the globe, from Ukraine to Israel, and what it means for the United States in its competition with China.
05:30
Drones are now crucial in war with asymmetric capabilities.
03:26
Inspired by his brother, Ryan Tseng aims to use tech to protect service members and civilians.
08:50
Inexpensive drones can take out costly military assets.
11:39
The gap between civilian and military tech is closing, making outsourcing drones to China a significant military error.
35:50
In 10 years, either totalitarian states dominate AI or the US maintains its lead.

Chapters

How Drones Are Revolutionizing Warfare Today
00:00
What Sparked the Journey into the Drone Industry?
03:26
Can AI Transform the Future of Military Operations?
06:03
Why Is the U.S. Lagging Behind China in Drone Production?
11:39
Will AI Redefine Modern Conflict and Deterrence?
14:16

Transcript

Matt Cronin: The industrial capacity of China is fearsome. Adam Bry: Being able to deploy highly autonomous, AI-driven drones at scale is still a domain that we can win in. Matt Cronin: I think the technologies that matter most to the future of war are r...