Part II: Autonomy, Spectrum Warfare, and the Next Generation of DefenseIn this special two-part edition of Drone Wars, host Dan Magy continues his conversation with Nathan Mintz, defense tech entrepreneur and CEO of CX2, exploring the tactical and strategic frontiers of modern warfare. This episode focuses on the rising importance of human-machine teaming, drone autonomy in GPS-denied environments, and how spectrum dominance is becoming essential to battlefield success.The discussion also highlights El Segundo’s transformation into a thriving hub for national security innovation, alongside a broader cultural shift that is drawing a new generation of technologists into the defense space.Timestamps:00:00 – The cost mismatch of modern missiles vs. drones01:50 – Human factors and operator cognitive load in drone warfare04:15 – Terrain-following autonomy and SLAM technology07:08 – Autonomous agents and decision-making at the edge09:55 – Spectrum as a 3D battlespace and tactical awareness12:15 – El Segundo as a defense innovation hub15:30 – Hackathons, young talent, and defense industry appeal18:20 – Reflections on startup culture and national defense missions#DroneWars #NathanMintz #DefenseTech #FirestormDrones #ElectronicWarfare #StartupToScale #DeepTech #UnmannedSystems #ModernWarfare #ElSegundo #militaryinnovationAbout Drone Wars Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their transformative impact on various aspects of human life, from agriculture to warfare. We feature interviews with CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives from the world's leading autonomy and robotics companies.

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