The state of drone warfare in 2025

Welcome to FlightGlobal Focus, your new essential podcast for trusted aviation insight. We publish new episodes twice weekly: join us on Friday for a concise news briefing and on Monday for in-depth analysis covering airlines, defence or aerospace.  Stay informed, stay ahead, and get expert coverage from the team at FlightGlobal. Pioneering aviation insight.In this episode, FlightGlobal’s Asia Managing Editor Greg Waldron is joined by FlightGlobal’s European Defence Editor and Flight International Editor, Craig Hoyle.Further readingKratos and Taiwan’s NCSIST unveil Mighty Hornet 4 attack drone as AeroVironment expands autonomous capabilities partnershipNATO scrambles multi-national air assets after Russian drones breach Polish airspaceMGI draws on its motorsport agility as TigerShark effector nears first flightTekever advances Overmatch expansion with Swindon UAS factory selectionIf you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ First Flight is a production of FlightGlobal, an award-winning aviation media company, and is produced by Amber Elias. Audio editing by Lucy Johnson.Access 20% off your new subscription to FlightGlobal.com with the code FGPODCAST (terms and conditions apply).