The $2 Billion Question: Can Drones Replace Missiles?

Defense technology is advancing rapidly, and the rise of the autonomous drone is at the center of the latest wave of military innovation. In this conversation with Jeffrey Wright and Alistair Xhayet of SplashOne, we explore how new startups are rethinking aerial combat and the economics of modern warfare.SplashOne is developing an autonomous drone designed to hunt and intercept other drones in flight. As drone swarms become more common on modern battlefields, traditional missile systems can be too expensive to keep up with the scale and speed of these threats.The team behind SplashOne believes the future of military innovation may come from reusable fighter drones capable of intercepting hostile drones repeatedly rather than destroying themselves like traditional missiles.Jeffrey Wright, a recently retired military strategist specializing in drone warfare, and Alistair Xhayet, who helps lead operations and growth at SplashOne, discuss why the battlefield is shifting toward autonomous systems and how startups are driving the next generation of defense technology.In this conversation we discuss:• Why cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare• The rise of the autonomous drone in defense technology• The economics of drones versus traditional missile systems• Military innovation coming from startups rather than large defense contractors• How systems like Roadrunner are influencing the next generation of drone defense• Why AI and autonomy will define the future of aerial combatWhether you're interested in defense technology, autonomous drone systems, startups, or military innovation, this discussion offers a look at how engineers and founders are building the next generation of aerial defense.Chapters:0:00 The Drone That Hunts Drones (Cold Open)1:03 Introduction to SplashOne and the Future of Drone Warfare2:37 Why Cheap Drones Are Changing Modern Warfare5:00 The Economics of Missiles vs Autonomous Drones6:38 The $2 Billion Question: Can Drones Replace Missiles?7:56 The Concept of Reusable Fighter Drones10:00 How Autonomous Drones Could Win Air Battles11:53 AI, Autonomy, and the Future of Air Combat14:43 The Drone Swarm Problem Militaries Face Today17:45 How Startups Are Driving Military Innovation22:32 The Technology Behind Drone Interception29:54 What the Battlefield of the Future Will Look Like______________________________________________________________If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. -Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... -  Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz -  Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​  Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney-This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement.#thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor#Podcast