15: When Drones Slip Past the Radar

A drone buzzes low over a restricted zone. It’s too small to spot on radar, too fast to intercept in time. It’s not science fiction. It’s happening right now, at nuclear plants, power grids and government offices.

In this episode, host Mikkel Svold talks with Karsten Marrup from the Royal Danish Defense College and Lasse Due Jørgensen from Terma, a global leader in drone defense tech. They break down how drones are pushing past old security systems and what’s actually working to stop them.

We get into real-world tactics, the limits of current tech and how AI fits into the picture. The future has arrived faster than expected, and it’s up to us to meet it head-on.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

1. Types of drones national security must counter.
2. Why different drones need different countermeasures.

3. How critical infrastructure protects against drone threats.
4. Impact of hybrid warfare on critical infrastructure.
5. Challenges of leveling the field with scalable counter systems.
6. Role of AI in evolving drone threats.

Episode Content
01:55 Different types of drones and their purposes
06:18 Drones for critical infrastructure protection
08:00 Understanding motives behind drone activities
09:24 Challenges in detecting and countering drones
11:00 Radar limitations for small drones explained
13:53 Building a layered defense approach
17:27 Prioritizing critical infrastructure protection strategies
19:48 Mitigating threats from cheap drones
22:45 Importance of passive air defense measures
26:16 Exploring hybrid warfare and its implications
29:47 Cybersecurity and space operations questions to consider
34:15 Future of drone technology and defense strategie



Production
This podcast is brought to you by Terma. 
This podcast is produced by Montanus.