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Coming soon: The future weapons of war

Coming soon: The future weapons of war

Update: 2025-04-151
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New technologies such as drones, robots and AI systems are finding their way into conflict zones around the world. 


In this season of Tech Tonic, John Thornhill looks at how this new type of warfare is transforming conflicts in places such as Ukraine and Gaza. He also explores how start-ups in the US and Europe are challenging the established defence industry with their cutting-edge weaponry. 


Free to read from FT.com:


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Palantir and Anduril join forces with tech groups to bid for Pentagon contracts



Tech Tonic is presented by John Thornhill. The producers are Josh Gabert-Doyon and Persis Love. The senior producer is Edwin Lane and the executive producers are Manuela Saragosa and Topher Forhecz. Sound design by Breen Turner, Samantha Giovinco and Joe Salcedo. Original music by Metaphor Music. The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.




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Coming soon: The future weapons of war

Coming soon: The future weapons of war