Episode 6: Powering the Tactical Edge: UAVs, Power, and The Future of Forward Deployment w/ Eugene Jansen

In this episode, we explore the shifting landscape of UAV systems in modern warfare and the critical role of power infrastructure in supporting next-gen tactical operations. From lessons in Ukraine to future-forward deployment models, we break down what’s needed at the edge.

🔋 Key topics include:

• Tactical energy and hybrid power systems

• Rapid battery charging and standardization

• Thermal management challenges in UAVs

• ISR to precision strike evolution

• Private-sector innovation driving defense readiness

• Infrastructure built for speed, mobility, and adaptability

💡 If you're in defense, aerospace, energy tech, or unmanned systems, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Full episode + more at: www.thewatthour.com

🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-watt-hour/id1746781234

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