Episode 108 examines the use of unmanned aerial systems across the spectrum of conflict. This episode is part of IWI’s special project, Project Air and Space Power.
Our guests explore the use of the full range of UAS technology by both state and nonstate actors. They unpack the democratization of air power through the proliferation of small unmanned systems and address the race to find cheaper countermeasures for the technology. Finally, they address the advent of automation and the impact of private sector involvement.
Dr. Kerry Chávez is an instructor in the Department of Political Science at Texas Tech University. She is a non-resident fellow with both the Modern War Institute and the Institute for Global Engagement’s Independent America project. She is the projects director at the Peace, War, and Social Conflict Laboratory and her article “The Empirical Determinants of Violent Nonstate Actor Drone Adoption” provides the foundation for this episode.
Colonel(r) Bill Edwards is the Executive Vice President of Security Services for PMY Group. Before this role, Bill was CEO and Owner of Phoenix 6 Consulting LLC. While active duty he served as the Director of Intelligence for Special Operations Command – North and held command in Iraq where he oversaw the planning and execution of all base infrastructure. He also teaches leadership, strategic communications, and negotiations through the Air War College.
Nathan Kaczynski and Laura Jones are the hosts for Episode 108. Please reach out to them with any questions about this episode or the Irregular Warfare Podcast.
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