Topic: White Stork

2 chapters across the catalog

Mr. Umami
Episode 1769 17:16 - 22:54

1769: Mr. Umami

Asymmetric Drone Warfare, RF Countermeasures

The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the challenges of detecting and neutralizing drone swarms, as traditional defense systems struggle against low-cost asymmetric threats. Military analysts discuss the use of radio frequency (RF) jamming and laser-based zappers to intercept drone controllers. Ukrainian defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom continues to lead in the production of combat and reconnaissance drones like the Sokil 300.

Doc Doc Go
Episode 1721 16:58 - 21:07

1721: Doc Doc Go

Eric Schmidt, White Stork Military Drone Project

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is developing a stealth military drone project called White Stork, aimed at creating low-cost AI-driven robots for the battlefield. Schmidt, now a licensed arms dealer, cited the war in Ukraine as the inspiration for his shift toward defense technology and the goal of using $500 drones to destroy multi-million dollar tanks.