Manufacturing the Future: Defense Innovation and Autonomous Infrastructure - Travis Demeester
Drone Wars17 Jun 2025

Manufacturing the Future: Defense Innovation and Autonomous Infrastructure - Travis Demeester

In this episode of Drone Wars, host Dan Magy sits down with a leading voice in the defense innovation space to unpack the future of military manufacturing. From flying CH-53 helicopters in the Marine Corps to pioneering advanced industrial capabilities at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), our guest shares a compelling journey through aerospace, entrepreneurship, and public service. Together, they explore the intersection of autonomy and manufacturing, the fragility of U.S. supply chains, an...

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