{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/69fb5f40669475c1074dc7e5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Rob Alford, Mission Operations & Navy Programs Lead at Havoc","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/1778081510864-26b35bd6-e462-42fa-811e-98a2be0bdf1d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode we speak with Rob Alford from Havoc about his transition from the US Navy into one of the fastest-growing defence technology startups.</p><p><br></p><p>Rob shares his journey through mechanical engineering, nuclear propulsion systems, aircraft carrier operations, and emerging technology experimentation before moving into autonomous defence systems.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation explores collaborative autonomy, robotics, defence innovation, startup culture, military leadership, and the future of multi-domain autonomous operations across maritime, aerial, and land systems.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}