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Inside the drone war - With CEO of Modini Nick Sharpe

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The Business
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Mar 20, 2026
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Summary

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? Presenters: Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times  Guests: Oliver Gill, Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times Nick Sharpe, Chief Executive, Modini Producer: Miriam Hall Senior Producer: Julia Johnson Executive Producer: Kate Ford Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.