In the latest episode of The Briefing Room, Warwick Penrose, shares insights from a career spanning Army CIED and CBRN specialisation through to building a trusted Defence capability provider.
The discussion examines current challenges in counter-IED, counter-drone, ISR and ECM, including the growing requirement to detect landmines and unexploded ordnance at scale using drones and computer vision. Drawing on lessons from contemporary conflicts such as Ukraine, Warwick highlights the enduring risks posed by unexploded munitions and the importance of trusted sensing, autonomy, and data fusion technologies.
Warwick also reflects on leadership, culture, and the realities of building Defence businesses across the Asia-Pacific and the United States, offering guidance for the next generation of veteran founders shaping Defence innovation.
We thank Beaten Zone Venture Partners for hosting Warwick on The Briefing Room and for creating an important platform for discussions on Defence innovation, leadership, and veteran entrepreneurship.