Winning with Defence Tech

Establishing trust in the defence industry is key, but it requires being in it for the right reason, says Fredrik Bruhn, CTO of BruhnBruhn Innovations. Anyone doing it for the money risks producing the wrong kind of technology and struggling with sales. Fredrik shares insights on customer relationships within the industry and learning from the NATO Diana program even as an experienced business owner. He also shares insights on satellite-based real-time intelligence and developing the technology in real-world conditions.In this podcast, you will also learn:• How can next-generation satellites deliver real-time intelligence?• How satellite networks can work together as one system?• Why is interoperability a major challenge for European defence?• How to sell successfully into the defence industry?• How can defence startups get their first customers?• Why must military technology be tested under real-world conditions?• How can startups leverage NATO DIANA to accelerate adoption?• Why does Europe's defence future depend on collaboration and a new mindset?

Why in NATO DIANA the most effective defence accelerator out there? What does it really offer and why should you apply? In this podcast episode, Jyoti Hirani-Driver, the Managing Director of DIANA provides insight into these questions and explains how the program is structured, to provide startups with a “fast track” towards technology adoption. In this podcast you will learn:How defence procurement can be accelerated: weeks instead of months or yearsWhy getting into the right defence innovation programme matters: the value lies in access to important stakeholders, which DIANA offersHow to move from “interesting technology” to “needed capability”: understanding the actual military problem iscritical Why real-world testing matters so much in defence: a pitch deck won’t gain end-users trust or interestHow OPEX can create commercial opportunities: operational exercises can put innovators directlyin front of military users, industry and investorsWhat a defence-focused accelerator actually provides: funding, mentoring, defence education, customerintroductions, technical validation and access to exercisesWhy defence startups need patience and persistence: the timeline in defence technology adoption differsfrom other industriesWhere the defence-tech ecosystem is heading: NATO DIANA combines acceleration, operational testing, procurement pathways, investment connections and ongoing support to help technologies move towards technology adoption

As military operations' reliance on AI increased, the protection of data centres, which keep it functional, became a critical matter. Data centres concentrated in one geographical area pose significant challenges to the security of missions, as such sites can be easily destroyed concurrently. Conversely, distributing them allows them to continue operating even when one „node” is down. Gregory Brook from Bastogne AI explains how using ships plays a crucial role in achieving the above goal and how AI evolves in the defence sector. In this podcast, you will also learn: 1.    Why an ordinary MacBook can outperform decades-old military platforms in raw computing capability. 2.    Why AI cannot simply live in a distant data centre. 3.    What “edge AI” really means in a military context. 4.    Why and how distributed computing can make military systems more resilient. 5.   Why military AI hardware has different requirements from commercial AI hardware.6.    How AI could change the scale of drone operations. 7.    Why Ukraine's experience is so important for defence innovation.

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Kyrylo Martyniuk and Rasmus Basilier discuss the realities of drone warfare in Ukraine, based on his recent time on the front lines and work in defense technology.They explore how Ukrainian forces use video interceptors to see the same feed as Russian drone pilots, the practical tactics for surviving FPV and fiber optic drone attacks while driving, and the trade-offs between shotguns and rifles for anti-drone defense. Kyrylo shares what actually works in the field — from high-speed evasion to knowing when to abandon a vehicle.The conversation also covers broader developments in the Ukrainian army: recent reforms, the growing role of unmanned ground vehicles, AI-assisted targeting and interception systems, and the push toward greater robotization of combat tasks.Kyrylo explains the current limitations and future potential of fiber optic drones, why they remain difficult to counter, and the engineering challenges involved in making them more reliable. He discusses how Ukrainian units are developing their own solutions on the brigade level and what lessons could be applied elsewhere.They talk about the value of practical experience accumulated over years of adaptation, training programs for drone operators, and how European forces might better integrate real-world knowledge from Ukraine.A grounded, detailed look at modern warfare, technology, and the human decisions shaping the conflict.Listen to understand the tactical and technical realities that define the fighting in Ukraine today.Kyrylo's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrylo-martyniuk-5b223a2a5/Rasmus' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasmusbasilier/