Drones
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#1117: Israel SITREP; 12 Mar 01:50 (23:50 UTC)
An urgent sitrep on the 37th wave of Iranian strikes, the "black rain" crisis, and the escalating coalition response in Operation Epic Fury.
#1101: Data of Escalation: Analyzing Operation True Promise Four
A deep dive into the data of Operation True Promise Four, exploring how saturation tactics and hypersonics are redefining modern warfare.
#1058: The Goldilocks Problem of Missile Defense
Discover the "middle child" of Israeli defense. Learn how the Stunner interceptor uses dual-seeker tech to stop maneuvering cruise missiles.
#1004: The Invisible Choreography of Stealth Jets
How do stealth fighters fly "dark" without hitting commercial planes? Discover the hidden systems keeping our crowded skies safe.
#945: The Ring of Fire: Inside Iran's New Strike Doctrine
Analyzing the technical evolution of Iranian long-range strikes, from massive drone swarms to the "ring of fire" strategy.
#941: Missile Frontiers: Decoding Hezbollah and Houthi Threats
From saturation rockets in Lebanon to long-range strikes from Yemen, we break down the sophisticated Iranian-backed tech targeting Israel.
#929: Data Points in the Sky: Decoding Iranian Targeting
Explore the lethal logic behind "random" strikes as we deconstruct Iran’s coordinated 2026 aerial campaign against Israel’s defenses.
#916: The Billion Dollar Shield: Gulf Air Defense Stress Test
Explore how the Gulf states achieved 90%+ interception rates and the staggering cost of using "Ferraris to shoot down e-bikes."
#898: Operation Epic Fury: The Outbreak of the US-Iran War
With the Supreme Leader dead and the Strait of Hormuz closed, Herman and Corn analyze the devastating first 36 hours of the US-Iran war.
#889: Why the Oldest Tech Wins in a Crisis
When 5G fails in a concrete bunker, why is a $30 plastic radio your best hope? Discover the physics of why old tech beats the new.
#744: The Billion-Dollar Math of Missile Defense Logistics
Beyond the flashes in the sky lies a high-stakes game of logistics. Explore the costs, storage, and supply chains of modern missile defense.
#719: The Fragile Signal: Electronic Warfare in the Sky
As GPS jamming and spoofing spike globally, commercial pilots face a new invisible threat. Discover how aviation stays safe when signals fail.
#705: When a Bullet Hits a Bullet at Mach 10
Explore the physics of "hit-to-kill" technology and how lasers are reshaping the future of multi-layered missile defense systems.
#696: Pre-Approved Spontaneity: The Secret Air Defense Alliance
How did a secret coalition of rivals stop a massive missile attack? Explore the mechanics of the 2024-2025 Middle East air defense alliance.
#692: When Algorithms Decide the Battle
Herman and Corn revisit the 2025 12-day war, exploring how electronic warfare and regional alliances changed the face of modern combat.
#672: Why LLMs Can't Fly Drones
Herman and Corn break down Anthropic’s move into defense and the technical reality of how AI actually pilots drones on the modern battlefield.
#645: The Return of the Big War: Mapping Global Conflict in 2026
Is the world truly more violent, or are we just more informed? Explore the data behind the global surge in conflict and the return of the "Big War."
#632: How Pilots Survive a Million-Dollar Missile Lock
Explore the high-stakes world of electronic warfare as we break down how modern jets evade and destroy advanced SAM systems like the S-300.
#579: The $2 Intercept: Making Laser Weapons Cheap
Discover how the Iron Beam laser is changing warfare with $2 interceptions and megawatt power. A deep dive into the future of defense technology.
#432: The Data Bottleneck Above: AI and Laser Comms in Orbit
How do you process millions of kilometers of satellite data in real-time? Explore the future of orbital AI and laser communications.
#288: How a $1 Billion Fence Was Beaten by Cheap Drones
Explore the "risk paradox" and how the world’s most advanced border security system became its own single point of failure on October 7th.
#239: High-Altitude Spies: Why Planes and Balloons Beat Satellites
Why do we still use planes and balloons in the age of satellites? Herman and Corn explore the physics and politics of high-altitude spying.
#208: The Democratization of Satellite Espionage
Herman and Corn explore how AI and advanced satellites are stripping away the fog of war, from tracking footprints to seeing through clouds.
#194: Why Slow Drones Beat Fast Missiles
Why is a $5,000 drone harder to stop than a Mach 4 missile? Explore the physics and economics of the modern drone warfare paradox.