Drones are transforming war, from Ukraine to the Middle East - some 80 percent of battlefield casualties in Ukraine are now the result of drone strikes. The devices are cheap to manufacture, are transforming military strategy but represent a massive challenge for the British armed forces as they try to modernise. It is also a business challenge. So, which companies are best-placed to make the drones needed? And how do they get through the complexities of tight budgets, ever-changing technology and tough competition?
Presenters:
- Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
- Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times
Guests:
- Oliver Gill, Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times
- Nick Sharpe, Chief Executive, Modini
Producer: Miriam Hall
Senior Producer: Julia Johnson
Executive Producer: Kate Ford
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