<p>Drones are transforming war, from Ukraine to the Middle East - some 80 percent of battlefield casualties in Ukraine are now the result of drone strikes. The devices are cheap to manufacture, are transforming military strategy but represent a massive challenge for the British armed forces as they try to modernise. It is also a business challenge. So, which companies are best-placed to make the drones needed? And how do they get through the complexities of tight budgets, ever-changing technology and tough competition?</p><p>Presenters:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio</li><li>Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Guests:</p><ul><li>Oliver Gill, Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times</li><li>Nick Sharpe, Chief Executive, Modini</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Producer: Miriam Hall</p><p>Senior Producer: Julia Johnson</p><p>Executive Producer: Kate Ford</p><p>Photo credit: Getty</p><p>Get in touch: [email protected]</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>