Ukraine’s Drone Tactics and Warfare with Brian Streem

07/04/2025 26 min
Ukraine’s Drone Tactics and Warfare with Brian Streem

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In Episode 10 of Drone Wars, we’re joined by Brian Streem, CEO of Vermeer and a leading voice in tactical drone technology. With a background that spans Hollywood filmmaking and cutting-edge drone innovation, Brian brings a unique lens to how first-person-view (FPV) drones are reshaping the battlefield.This episode dives deep into how the war in Ukraine has catalyzed a new phase in drone warfare—one where consumer-grade drones become precision strike assets, and where open-source ingenuity meets frontline necessity.Brian shares insights on:How FPVs are changing the cost-benefit equation of warThe convergence of commercial tech and military strategyHow drone manufacturing and field modification is becoming decentralizedWhat this means for future conflicts and U.S. defense planning🎧 Tune in for a sharp, forward-looking conversation about how drones are transforming both the battlefield—and the defense industry itself.Follow Brian Streem:Website: https://www.getvermeer.com/aboutIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianstreemAbout 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.