Winning with Defence Tech
This podcast is aimed at innovators and entrepreneurs working on defence and dual-use technologies. It offers practical guidance on how to understand military needs and get products into the hands of warfighters. Each episode explores battlefield contexts, validates opportunities, and navigates the defence sector. The overall goal is to help innovators strengthen the defence of allied nations.
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Understanding drone warfare today w. Kyrylo Martyniuk
Kyrylo Martyniuk and Rasmus Basilier discuss the realities of drone warfare in Ukraine, based on his recent time on the front lines and work in defense technology.They explore how Ukrainian forces use video interceptors to see the same feed as Russian drone pilots, the practical tactics for surviving FPV and fiber optic drone attacks while driving, and the trade-offs between shotguns and rifles fo
Someone is planning to break your defence product - can you find it out first? w. Gregory Letare
He is a senior officer in the Swiss army’s drone and robotic division, red teaming specialist, and founder of a company focused on transformation capabilities and wargaming in defense tech.Gregory explains how he stress-tests military technology by asking one core question: “How can the enemy defeat this?”Drawing on lessons from the war in Ukraine and modern drone warfare, he discusses why many de
Persistant ISR is a lie w. Mathieu Parr from Marble
Persistent surveillance is no longer a future capability. It is becoming an operational necessity.In our latest podcast conversation with the team at Marble, we explored one of the biggest gaps in maritime and Arctic security: the lack of continuous situational awareness across critical infrastructure, sea lanes, and remote operating environments.Traditional systems can provide snapshots. Satellit
How to Get Your Tech Adopted w. Krists Avots
Krists is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Unilab Defense — a NATO DIANA acceleration site — and the founder of a new defense tech startup building agentic soldier augmentation systems. He’s evaluated hundreds of defense startups and worked closely with both European innovation programs and Ukrainian forces on the frontline.In this conversation, we go deep into why brilliant technology often dies i
Your drinking water is not as safe as you think w. Gregor Zupin
In this episode, Rasmus sits down with Gregor Zupin, founder of Microbium, to explore how modern militaries can solve one of their most persistent and dangerous challenges: ensuring access to safe drinking water during operations.When military units move into new areas, water sources — whether streams, springs, or building pipelines — are often contaminated with bacteria like E. coli or Legionella
The path to sell in defence (and get invested along the way) w. Khanjan Desai
In this episode, Rasmus sits down with Kanjan Desai, CEO and co-founder of Alchemy, a Canadian nanotechnology company revolutionizing thermal camouflage for modern warfare.Khanjan explains the limitations of today's legacy thermal camouflage—shiny metallized fabrics that are unbreathable, cause "bleed-through" as they heat up, and create unnatural reflections easily spotted by drones
How investment in Defence Tech works w. Farid Singh
In this episode, I sit down with Farid Singh from Nexwin — a seasoned investor, engineer, and operator specializing in defense and dual-use cybersecurity. With 38 investments, over 55 deals, and more than 100 investment committees under his belt, Farid shares hard-earned insights for startups in the defense and security space.We dive into:Farid’s unconventional (and controversial) take on patents
What's new in RF w. Amol Parikh
- Multi-band frequency agility, rapid band/channel switching, spectrum scanning, - Spoofing techniques to mask actual operating frequencies (my personal favourite), and - Dual-radio configurations for redundancy and throughput optimization in mesh/relay networks.Amol Parikh from Doodle Labs explains all these concepts (and more) in the latest podcast. If you want to understand how electronic co
All ships will be nuclear w. Roope Marttila from Seatom
NATO DIANA innovator Roope Marttila shares his insights from his participation, what is the current state of nuclear reactors on ships and where things are going.
Millog, Rasmus Basilier: Europe’s Defense Awakening: Procurement, War, and the Startup Reality (Sparkmind Capital Podcast)
In this podcast episode, Colin Brown interviews Rasmus Basilier, a prominent figure in the defense technology space. Rasmus shares his journey from a childhood dream of becoming a soldier to his current role in defense accelerators and technology validation. The conversation explores the evolving defense ecosystem in Europe, the impact of the Ukraine war on military strategies, and the challenges
Accelerating your defence innovation and working in defence tech - Rasmus Basilier from Millog (Mighty Finland recording)
Wondering how to grow your defence company in terms of innovation, testing or other support? How to accelerate growth? Rasmus haas the answers!Rasmus Basilier works for Millog, the company we usually know from logistics, but that also helps smaller companies grow. We talk to Rasmus about defence innovation, Ukraine, the innovation cycle, what actions can small companies take to grow and what it's
Insights from the fall of Pokrovsk w. Oleksandr Matviienko from Counteroffensive Pro
Insights from the fall of Pokrovsk w. Oleksandr Matviienko from Counteroffensive Pro
PFV strikes as night are not happening - yet... w.Elvinas Kukys from Luna Robotics
Takeaways (generated by AI, I'm not impressed.. ;) The episode is much better)The introduction of drone technology has shifted the dynamics of warfare.Night operations in drone warfare are currently limited.There is a significant gap in night drone strike capabilities.Elvinas's technology aims to bridge the gap in night operations.Increasing production to supply front lines is a priority.T
Shaheds, Anti-Air and drone combat in Ukraine w. Yuri Kozik
The conversation w. Yuri Kozik from Resist Labs explores the complexities of modern warfare strategies, particularly focusing on the use of drones and the need for diverse tactical approaches. It highlights the challenges posed by decoy drones and the implications for anti-aircraft defenses.TakeawaysThere is no single path and there is no single strategy.Multiple paths and strategies can be used s
Ukraine vs. NATO - how to interpret what we learn
Insights from military reservist with deep knowledge of NATO operations.
Why don't we see drone swarms in Ukraine? w. Yuri Kozik
Insights from the Ukranian front w. Yuri Kozik, Chief Business Development Officer at Resist Labs.Why drone swarms are still limited on the battlefieldThe spectrum challenge: interference and vulnerability to jammingAI’s current limits in computer vision and tactical decision-makingThe cost trade-off: cheap disposable drones vs. expensive autonomous systemsHow Shaheds and decoys act as “swarms” wi
