Episode 60 - Alex Townsend-Drake and the Age of Drone Warfare

How prepared are we for the evolving threat of conflict in the age of ever advancing technology? In episode 60 of NATO DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel is joined by Alex Townsend-Drake, Head of the Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network (CTPN), to examine how drones have become a serious counterterrorism and national security concern, particularly in urban environments. Their conversation explores how terrorist groups and malign actors use both modified and commercially available drone platforms for surveillance, attack, disruption, and psychological impact. The discussion draws lessons from contemporary conflicts and assesses grey-zone risks and deterrence challenges. Looking ahead, it evaluates emerging capabilities and future threats. Full transcripts for each episode can be found at:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow DEEP Dive to stay up to date with each new upload.

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Episode 60 - Alex Townsend-Drake and the Age of Drone Warfare is an episode from DEEP Dive by NATO DEEP.

This episode is 00:26:01 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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